EX DHARMA GUARDIAN 2023 held between India and Japan

Ex Dharma Guardian 2023: It is an annual joint military training exercise between India and Japan. Dharma Guardian 2023 is also important for UPSC Prelims Exam 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 2- International Relations: Joint Military Exercise)

Ex Dharma Guardian 2023 in News

The joint military exercise “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN” in being conducted between India and Japan at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan from 17 February to 02 March 2023.

Ex Dharma Guardian 2023

In the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both nations in the backdrop of current global situation. The scope of this exercise covers platoon level joint training on operations in jungle and semi urban/urban terrain.

• About: Ex Dharma Guardian 2023 is an annual training event conducted between India and Japan.
• Participation: Troops of the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army and an Infantry Regiment from the Middle Army of the Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) are participating in the Dharma Guardian exercise 2023.
• Mandate: Joint military Ex Dharma Guardian 2023 aims to share experiences gained during operations in order to enhance inter-operability in planning & execution.
• Venue and Timing: Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan from 17 February to 02 March 2023.

Dharma Guardian 2023 Activities

The Indian Army contingent arrived at the exercise location on 12 February 2023 where they were accorded a warm reception.

• The training during Dharma Guardian 2023 will focus primarily on high degree of physical fitness and sharing of drills at the tactical level.
• During the exercise, participants will engage in a variety of missions ranging from joint planning, joint tactical drills, basics of establishing integrated surveillance grids, including employment of aerial assets.

Ex Dharma Guardian 2023 Significance

The joint exercise will enable the two armies to share best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures of conducting tactical operations under a UN Mandate, in addition to developing inter-operability, bonhomie, camaraderie and friendship between the two armies.

• The joint Dharma Guardian exercise will facilitate both armies to know each other better, share their wide experiences and enhance their situational awareness.
• Exercise Dharma Guardian 2023 will further enhance the level of defence co-operation between Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces, furthering the bilateral relations between the two nations.

Dharma Guardian 2023 FAQs

1. What is Dharma Guardian 2023 exercise?

Ans. Ex Dharma Guardian 2023 is an annual training event conducted between India and Japan.

2. Where is Ex Dharma Guardian 2023 being conducted?

Ans. Ex Dharma Guardian 2023 is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan.

4. What is the primary focus of Ex Dharma Guardian 2023?

Ans. The training during Dharma Guardian 2023 will focus primarily on high degree of physical fitness and sharing of drills at the tactical level.

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