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The 7th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian (2026), a joint military exercise between India and Japan, was conducted in Uttarakhand (24 February–9 March 2026). It involved troops from the Indian Army (Ladakh Scouts) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), reflecting deepening defence ties under their Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Salient Features: Dharma Guardian is an annual, reciprocal exercise initiated in 2018, hosted alternately by both countries. The primary objective is to enhance interoperability for counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrains under the UN Charter (Chapter VII). The exercise includes tactical drills such as cordon and search operations, house intervention techniques, and the use of modern technologies like drones and intelligence grids. Around 120 personnel from each side participated, focusing on joint planning and rapid response in complex scenarios.
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Explore Exercise Dharma Guardian 2026, the 7th edition of India-Japan joint military exercise focusing on counter-terrorism and Indo-Pacific strategic convergence.
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