6th edition of India-Japan joint military exercise begins

East Fuji: The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, began at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan. This significant exercise marks a major milestone as it is being conducted at an enhanced scale, with the participation of troops expanded to a company-strength level for the first time since the inception of the exercise. This edition of the exercise, which is scheduled to run from February 24 to March 9, 2025, is set to include an expanded range of activities that reflect the growing defence cooperation between India and Japan.

In its Press Release earlier, the Ministry of Defence stated, “Exercise Dharma Guardian is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Japan. The last edition of the same exercise was conducted in Rajasthan in February - March 2024. The Aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two forces while undertaking joint urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations under UN mandate. The exercise will focus on a high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills.” (ANI)

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