The Indian Army contingent departed on Saturday for 6th edition of India- Japan Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in East Fuji Manoeuvre Training area of Japan from February 24 to March 9, 2025, as per the Ministry of Defence.
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday felicitated the Indian Army contingents and bands for their outstanding performances on Republic Day 2025 and the Beating Retreat Ceremony, said the Indian Army in a statement.
India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a grand display of its military might that included elite marching contingents of armed forces including the Brigade of the Guards, the Jat Regiment, the Garhwal Rifles, the Mahar Regiment, the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and the Corps of
The exercise will be conducted from December 1 to 8. The Cambodian Army contingent will comprise 20 personnel and the Indian Army contingent will also comprise 20 personnel from an Infantry Brigade.
Showcasing the strong defence cooperation between India and Indonesia, an Indian Army special contingent of 25 personnel departed to Indonesia on Friday for a joint exercise 'Garud Shakti'.
The Indian Army contingent will participate in the 21st edition of the multinational joint military exercise Khaan Quest 2024, which is scheduled to be held in Mongolia later this week.
The Indian Army contingent, comprising 76 personnel is being represented mainly by a Battalion of the Ladakh Scouts along with personnel from other arms and services. The Royal Thailand Army contingent also comprises 76 personnel mainly from 1st Battalion, 14 Infantry Regiment of 4 Division.