VAJRA PRAHAR 2023 (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – IR)

Context: Recently, the 14th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise "VAJRA PRAHAR 2023" commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi.

Key Highlights of 2023 Exercise

• Combat free fall insertion of troops from stand-off distances
• Waterborne insertion of troops
• Precision engagement of targets at long ranges
• Combat air controlling of fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft
• Airborne insertion and sustenance of troops’.

VAJRA PRAHAR 2023

• About: Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is a joint exercise conducted between Indian Army and US Army Special Forces. 
• Aim: It aims at sharing best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics.
• First Edition: 2010 in India
• 13th Edition: Bakloh (HP)

Other Exercises between India and the USA

• Exercise Tiger Triumph (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise)
• Cope India (Air Force).
• Malabar Exercise (Quadrilateral naval exercise of India, USA, Japan and Australia).
• Red Flag (US’ multilateral air exercise).