The 7th edition of the annual Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN between India and Japan commenced today in Uttarakhand. The military exercise held between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force will continue till the 9th of March.
In a statement, the Defence Ministry said that the 120-member contingent from each side is participating. The Japanese contingent is represented by troops from the 32nd Infantry Regiment, while the Indian Army team comprises soldiers from the Ladakh Scouts.
Held alternately in India and Japan, the exercise remains an important pillar of defence cooperation between the two countries. It aims to strengthen military collaboration and enhance combined capabilities to undertake joint operations in a semi-urban environment.
