SAMPRITI EXERCISE (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – IR)

Context: India and Bangladesh recently initiated the 11th edition of their annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI, in Umroi, Meghalaya.

SAMPRITI Exercise

• About: It is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour conducted alternately by both countries.
• Aim: To strengthen and widen the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between both the armies.
• 10th Edition: Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh
• SAMPRITI-XI promises to further enhance defence cooperation between India and Bangladesh, fostering deeper bilateral relations, cultural understanding, and mutual benefits from shared experiences in Sub Conventional Operations.

Other Military Exercises of India with other 

• JIMEX: India-Japan
• Ex-Desert Knight 21 exercise: Indian Air Force and the French air and Space Force.
• Indra Dhanush: Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom
• Exercise Pitch Black: India and Australia.
• AUSINDEX: Indian Navy and the Australian Navy.