Ex Dharma Guardian

Subject : International Relations

Section: Msc

Concept :

The 4th edition of joint military exercise, “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN”, between India and Japan began at Camp Imazu in Shiga province of Japan.

About Exercise Dharma Guardian:

It is a joint military training.
It provides a unique opportunity of achieving synergy between Armed Forces of both the Nations which is focused towards strengthening the timeless bonds of India – Japan friendship.
It provides a platform for professional and cultural learnings well as social interactions which in-turn broadened their horizon towards knowledge and cooperation aiming towards co-existence as one in the Indo-Pacific Region.
Conduct of this exercise covers cross training & combat conditioning in field conditions, sports and cultural exchanges.
It enhances the level of defence cooperation between the Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces and act as a catalyst for many such joint programs in future to further consolidate on the gains achieved.
To promote military cooperation between India and Japan, the first edition of the Dharma Guardian was held at Counter Insurgency Warfare School of the Indian Army at Vairengte in November 2018.