{"id":1047,"date":"2025-10-15T22:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2025-10-15T23:28:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:58:46","slug":"military-exercises-of-india-list-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Exercises Of India 2025: Domestic, Bilateral and Multilateral Exercises!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Military_Exercises_of_India_2025\" >Military Exercises of India 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Types_of_Military_Exercises_of_India\" >Types of Military Exercises of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Major_Indian_Military_Exercises\" >Major Indian Military Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Humanitarian_Assistance_and_Disaster_Relief_HADR_Operations\" >Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Operations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Joint_Military_Exercises\" >Joint Military Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#All_Military_Exercises_of_India_with_Other_Countries\" >All Military Exercises of India with Other Countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Military_Exercises_of_India_with_Key_Partner_Countries\" >Military Exercises of India with Key Partner Countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Military_Exercise_of_India_2025_Maldives_Hosts_13th_%E2%80%98Ekuverin\" >Military Exercise of India 2025: Maldives Hosts 13th \u2018Ekuverin\u2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Benefits_of_Military_Exercises_of_India\" >Benefits of Military Exercises of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/military-exercises-of-india-list-2025\/#Military_Exercises_of_India_FAQs\" >Military Exercises of India FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Military Exercises of India:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India regularly participates in military exercises with other countries to improve defense skills and strengthen international partnerships. These Military Exercises of India help in sharing knowledge, learning new techniques, and enhancing combat readiness for different situations, such as counter-terrorism, disaster relief, and peacekeeping operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In 2024-25, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India engaged in joint drills with key nations like the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, and Nepal. Each exercise focuses on specific areas such as tactical operations, naval security, and air force collaboration. For instance, the Malabar exercise strengthens maritime cooperation, while Yudh Abhyas enhances combat preparedness between Indian and US armies. Similarly, Shakti with France focuses on counter-terrorism operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><b>Military Exercises of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not only boost India&#8217;s defense capabilities but also promote friendly relations with partner nations. They play a vital role in keeping the country prepared for any future challenges and maintaining peace in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Exercises_of_India_2025\"><\/span><b>Military Exercises of India 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Armed Forces engage in a wide range of military exercises every year, including <\/span><b>domestic, bilateral, and multilateral<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> events. These exercises are designed to improve <\/span><b>operational efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strengthen <\/span><b>strategic partnerships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and enhance <\/span><b>interoperability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among friendly nations.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner Country \/ Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date \/ Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus Area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tri-Service<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiger Triumph<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apr 1\u201313, Visakhapatnam &amp; Kakinada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amphibious operations, HADR, joint command training<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright Star<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egypt (Multilateral)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug 28\u2013Sep 10, Egypt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tri-service operations, live firing, CPX<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malabar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quad (US, Japan, Australia)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oct\u2013Nov, near Guam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrier operations, ASW, maritime security<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Army \/ Land Forces<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yudh Abhyas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sep 1\u201314, Alaska<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-altitude warfare, counter-drone drills<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dharma Guardian<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 24\u2013Mar 9, Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban warfare, counter-terrorism<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ekuverin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maldives<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 2\u201315, Maldives<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counter-terrorism, joint tactical cooperation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyclone<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egypt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 10\u201323, Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special forces training, desert warfare<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khajar XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kyrgyzstan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mar 5\u20139, Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain warfare, hostage rescue<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dustlik<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uzbekistan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apr 16\u201328, Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counter-insurgency, joint tactical drills<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nomadic Elephant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mongolia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 31\u2013Jun 13, Ulaanbaatar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counter-insurgency, jungle warfare<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitra Shakti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug 12\u201325, Maduru Oya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peacekeeping operations, counter-terrorism<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2013Thailand Exercise<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug 2025, Bangkok<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counter-insurgency, tactical coordination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yudh Kaushal 3.0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous (India)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug 2025, Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next-gen tech, integrated battle drills<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air Force<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aakraman<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India (IAF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apr 2025, LoC Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-spectrum IAF operations, Rafales, S-400, Garud commandos<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naval<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varuna<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">France<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mar 19\u201322, Arabian Sea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrier ops, ASW, MEDEVAC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bongosagar + CORPAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangladesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mar 10\u201313, Bay of Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maritime surveillance, anti-piracy operations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIKEYME<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Africa (9 Nations)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apr 13\u201318, Tanzania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indo-African naval cooperation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIMBEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jul 28\u2013Aug 1, South China Sea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gunnery, air defense, fleet coordination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLINEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug 14\u201318, off Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fleet operations, special forces collaboration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bold Kurukshetra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jul\u2013Aug 2025, Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanized infantry training<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Perouse<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multilateral (France, US, UK, Australia, etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jan 16\u201324, Indonesian Straits<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multilateral naval security, maritime interoperability<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exercise Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Participating Countries \/ Parties<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dates<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ekuverin 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Maldives<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maafilaafushi, Maldives<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-15 February 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyclone 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Egypt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-23 February 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dharma Guardian 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Fuji (Japan)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 February &#8211; 9 March 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varuna Naval Exercise<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; France<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off Goa \/ Arabian Sea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19-22 March 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INDRA 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Russia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chennai \/ Bay of Bengal (Harbour &amp; Sea phases)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 March &#8211; 2 April 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiger Triumph 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; United States<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visakhapatnam \/ Kakinada, Eastern India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-13 April 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India + African countries (Tanzania, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13-18 April 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dustlik 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Uzbekistan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign Training Node, Aundh, Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16-28 April 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aakraman 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Air Force (domestic)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Near Line of Control \/ Central sector (India)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late April 2025 (approx)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bold Kurukshetra 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jodhpur, Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around July 2025 (late July to early August)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright Star 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multinational (incl. India)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egypt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 August &#8211; 10 September 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yudh Abhyas 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; USA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-14 September 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Military_Exercises_of_India\"><\/span><b>Types of Military Exercises of India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India conducts various <\/span><b>military exercises <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to enhance defence capabilities, strengthen international ties, and improve operational readiness. These exercises are categorised into three main types:<\/span><b> Domestic, Bilateral, and Multilateral.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Domestic Military Exercises<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are conducted within India to improve internal coordination. They can involve collaboration between different branches of the armed forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>List of Key Domestic Exercises:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gandiv Vijay:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Army exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paschim Lehar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Navy exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vayu Shakti:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Air Force exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vijay Prahar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Army exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Bilateral Military Exercises<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are conducted between India and one other country to strengthen defense cooperation and share knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important Bilateral Exercises:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exercise Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Participant Nations<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sampriti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Bangladesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitra Shakti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLINEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maitree Exercise<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Thailand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siam Bharat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Thailand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vajra Prahar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; US<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yudh Abhyas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; US<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cope India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; US<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nomadic Elephant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Mongolia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garuda Shakti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Indonesia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IND-INDO CORPAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Indonesia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samudra Shakti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Indonesia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Exercise<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; France<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varuna Exercise<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; France<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garuda Exercise<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; France<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dharma Guardian<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surya Kiran<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Nepal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand in Hand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; China<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIMBEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AUSINDEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indo-Thai CORPAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Thailand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AUSTRA HIND<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IN-BN CORPAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Bangladesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table Top<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Bangladesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prabal Dostyk<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Kazakhstan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khanjar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Kyrgyzstan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ekuverin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Maldives<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMBEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Myanmar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMCOR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Myanmar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Al Nagah<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Oman<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naseem Al Bahr<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Oman<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern Bridge<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Oman<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise Indra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Russia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajeya Warrior<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; UK<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Konkan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; UK<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indradhanush<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; UK<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamitiye<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Seychelles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VINBAX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; Vietnam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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Multilateral Military Exercises<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These involve multiple partner nations working together to improve defense strategies and cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Major Multilateral Exercises:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exercise Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Participant Nations<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RIMPAC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MALABAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COBRA-GOLD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asia-Pacific countries<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samvedna<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Asian Region Nations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Indian_Military_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Major Indian Military Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India conducts <\/span><b>joint military exercises<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to strengthen defense cooperation, improve operational readiness, and foster collaboration with global forces. These exercises span the <\/span><b>Army, Navy, and Air Force,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covering diverse operational scenarios.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Indian Army Joint Exercises<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Army conducts joint exercises to enhance combat readiness, share expertise, and foster defense cooperation. These drills focus on counter-terrorism, disaster response, and terrain-specific warfare.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exercise Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Participating Nations<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nomadic Elephant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Mongolia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sampriti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Bangladesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand in Hand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and China<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and France<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitra Shakti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yudh Abhyas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and the USA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khanjar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Kyrgyzstan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajeya Warrior<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and the UK<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Indian Navy Joint Exercises<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Navy participates in international exercises to enhance maritime security, ensure safe trade routes, and conduct search and rescue missions.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exercise Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Participating Nations<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MALABAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India, USA, Japan, and Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varuna<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and France<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLINEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samudra Shakti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Indonesia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AUSINDEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIMBEX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright Star<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and 34 other countries<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Indian Air Force Joint Exercises<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Air Force engages in drills to improve operational readiness, simulate air combat scenarios, and foster collaboration with foreign air forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exercise Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Participating Nations<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veer Guardian<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desert Flag<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and UAE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cobra Warrior<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multinational exercise in the UK<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cope India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and the USA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multinational exercise in France<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humanitarian_Assistance_and_Disaster_Relief_HADR_Operations\"><\/span><b>Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Operations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These operations focus on providing aid during natural disasters and emergency situations, showcasing India&#8217;s commitment to humanitarian causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operation Kaveri: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evacuation from Sudan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operation Karuna:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aid to Myanmar post-Cyclone Mocha<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brahmapuram Firefighting Assistance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support in Kochi, India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operation Dost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operation Ajay: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical and disaster relief in Israel and Gaza<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joint_Military_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Joint Military Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India conducts joint military exercises to build interoperability and strengthen defense cooperation with partner nations. These exercises focus on combat strategies, tactical training, and knowledge sharing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Notable Joint Exercises in 2024-25<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CINBAX<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (India \u2013 Cambodia): Focuses on counter-terrorism operations and UN peacekeeping strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agni Warrior (XAW-2024)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (India \u2013 Singapore): Enhances joint artillery operations and firepower planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exercise Cyber Suraksha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Aims to develop cybersecurity capabilities among various defense agencies in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_Military_Exercises_of_India_with_Other_Countries\"><\/span><b>All Military Exercises of India with Other Countries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check below a comprehensive list of all Military exercises of India with other countries:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Participating Countries<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Army\/Navy\/Air Force<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exercise Name<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2013 Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Army<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AUSTRA HIND<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2013 Bangladesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Army<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAMPRITI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2013 China<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Army<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HAND IN HAND<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2013 France<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Army<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHAKTI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2013 Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMEX<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2013 Nepal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Army<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SURYA KIRAN<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2013 USA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Army<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YUDHABHAYAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Exercises_of_India_with_Key_Partner_Countries\"><\/span><b>Military Exercises of India with Key Partner Countries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India regularly participates in joint military exercises with various nations to strengthen defense ties, enhance operational readiness, and foster mutual cooperation. Below is a detailed list of major military exercises conducted between India and key international partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>India-US Military Exercise List<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tiger Triumph:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focuses on joint operations for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Yudh Abhyas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A bilateral army exercise aimed at enhancing combat readiness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vajra Prahar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Special Forces exercise for advanced tactical training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Malabar (Multilateral):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A significant naval exercise involving India, the US, Japan, and other countries to bolster maritime cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>India-UK Military Exercise List<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AJEYA WARRIOR:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focuses on joint tactical operations and improving defense collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>KONKAN:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A bilateral naval exercise enhancing maritime cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>INDRADHANUSH:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An air force exercise designed to improve interoperability and coordination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>India-France Military Exercise List<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SHAKTI:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tactical drills and counter-terrorism operations to strengthen defense cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>VARUNA:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Naval operations aimed at ensuring maritime security and enhancing collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GARUDA:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Air force drills to foster interoperability and exchange of best practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>India-China Military Exercise<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hand in Hand:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A joint exercise focusing on counter-terrorism operations and disaster relief scenarios to promote bilateral understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>India-Nepal Military Exercise<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SURYA KIRAN:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A bilateral exercise aimed at enhancing defense cooperation and improving interoperability between the two nations&#8217; armed forces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Exercise_of_India_2025_Maldives_Hosts_13th_%E2%80%98Ekuverin\"><\/span><b>Military Exercise of India 2025: Maldives Hosts 13th \u2018Ekuverin\u2019<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>India and the Maldives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continue to strengthen their bilateral defence ties through the <\/span><b>13th edition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the joint military exercise <\/span><b>\u2018Ekuverin,\u2019 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">being hosted by the Maldives from <\/span><b>2nd to 15th February 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Official Composite Training Center in <\/span><b>Maafilaafushi.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key Highlights<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inaugural ceremony was attended by Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), and G Balasubramanian, Indian High Commissioner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 12th edition was held at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, from 11th to 24th June 2023.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>About the Ekuverin Exercise<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initiated in 2009, &#8216;Ekuverin&#8217; means &#8216;Friends&#8217; in the Dhivehi language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducted alternatively in India and the Maldives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aims to enhance counter-insurgency coordination and conduct joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A platoon-level contingent from both countries participates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Defence Cooperation between India and the Maldives<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Maldives have maintained strong defence ties since 1998. The Comprehensive Action Plan for Defence (2016) further solidified this relationship, with regular joint military exercises fostering operational readiness and close collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Objective<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ekuverin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Army and MNDF<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13th edition in 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counter-insurgency &amp; disaster relief<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise Katha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Navy and MNDF Naval Wing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6th edition in 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maritime cooperation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise Shield<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Navy, MNDF, and Sri Lanka Navy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st edition in 2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-narcotics &amp; maritime search<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise Dosti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coast Guards of India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16th edition in 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maritime security cooperation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exercise underscores the ongoing defence collaboration and strategic partnership between India and the Maldives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Military_Exercises_of_India\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Military Exercises of India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military exercises strengthen operational capabilities and build international partnerships, contributing to India&#8217;s defense readiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved Coordination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Helps soldiers from different nations work seamlessly together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Knowledge Sharing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exchange of best practices and technological advancements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stronger Diplomatic Relations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Strengthens defense and political ties between countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Capability Assessment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Identifies and resolves operational challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deterrence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Demonstrates military readiness to potential adversaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These exercises reflect India&#8217;s proactive defense strategy and commitment to international peace and cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military exercises play a critical role in strengthening India\u2019s defense capabilities and fostering international cooperation. By participating in these strategic drills, India continues to bolster its military readiness and build strong defense partnerships with countries around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Exercises_of_India_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Military Exercises of India FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1048 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1048.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1048.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1048.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1048.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1048.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1739169538\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1048\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10480\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10480\" aria-controls=\"collapse10480\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What are the most important joint military exercises of India in 2024-25?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse10480\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1048\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10480\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India's most important joint military exercises in 2024-25 include Nomadic Elephant with Mongolia, Yudh Abhyas with the USA, MALABAR with the USA, Japan, and Australia, and Veer Guardian with Japan. These exercises strengthen defense ties and enhance operational readiness across land, sea, and air domains.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10481\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10481\" aria-controls=\"collapse10481\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the different types of military exercises in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10481\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1048\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10481\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India conducts three types of military exercises: bilateral, multilateral, and domestic. These exercises involve various operational and strategic scenarios where the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force participate with units and battalions based on the exercise's specific objectives.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10482\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10482\" aria-controls=\"collapse10482\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which countries participated in joint military exercises in 2024-2025 - Visakhapatnam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10482\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1048\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10482\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 2024-2025, India conducted joint military exercises in Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command. Partner countries included Japan (Yokosuka) and others, with the active participation of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10483\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10483\" aria-controls=\"collapse10483\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the military exercise of India in 2024?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10483\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1048\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10483\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 2024, the Indian Army conducted the 13th edition of the bilateral military exercise \"Agni Warrior\" with the Singapore Armed Forces. The exercise concluded on 30th November 2024 at the Field Firing Ranges in Devlali, Maharashtra.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10484\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10484\" aria-controls=\"collapse10484\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the military exercise of India 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10484\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1048\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10484\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 2025, India is participating in the 13th edition of the joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' with the Maldives, hosted in the Maldives from 2nd to 15th February.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about Military Exercises of India list, including joint drills with countries like the US, UK, France, China, and Nepal. 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