The exercise aims to enhance the joint military capacity of both sides to undertake Multi-Domain Operations in a Sub Conventional scenario, the Indian Army said.
Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) Director-General Tsai Ming-yen on Wednesday said the bureau is taking measures to boost national critical infrastructure.
During a regular news briefing last week, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian accused the US of seeking a "unilateral military advantage," and underscored Beijing's strong opposition to the deployment.
During the exercise, armed forces from both countries came together and participated in Yoga for fitness and health as they strengthened bonds of camaraderie and bonhomie, the Indian army said.
More than 16,000 members of the AFP and U.S. military will train together this year. Contingents from the Australian Defence Force and, for the first time in Balikatan's history, the French Navy will also join the exercise as participants.
General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visited the training area and attended the opening ceremony of India-Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK in Termez, Uzbekistan, on Thursday.
The 5th Edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik commenced on Friday at Termez District, Uzbekistan, from April 15-28. Following the 4th edition, which commenced a year ago.
China announced a naval drill on Sunday after defence chiefs from four nations said the Philippines will host joint drills in the same area on the same day.
The US nominee to helm US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo has warned that China could soon have the capability to use military exercises to conceal an invasion of Taiwan, Taiwan News reported.
The fifth edition of joint militatry Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force began at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on Sunday.