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Meghalaya: Indo-US special forces wrap up "Vajra Prahar" joint military exercise

The 14th Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, "Vajra Prahar 2023," successfully concluded in Umroi, Meghalaya, highlighting military collaboration. US Ambassador Eric Garcetti praised both countries' Special Forces for their efforts, emphasizing the exercise's role in enhancing the US-India defense partnership and interoperability. The exercise, focusing on joint planning and tactics, involved special operations and airborne missions, reinforcing the exchange of best practices between the two nations' Special Forces.

Indo-US joint special force exercise 'Vajra Prahar' begins

The first edition was conducted in the year 2010 in India and the 13th edition of the Indo-US joint special forces exercise was conducted at the special forces training school (SFTS), Bakloh (HP). During the next three weeks, both sides will jointly plan and rehearse a series of special operations, counter-terrorist operations, airborne operations in simulated conventional and unconventional scenarios in mountainous terrain.

Indian Army participates in joint exercises with 22 friendly nations

The Indian Army has significantly bolstered its defense cooperation through 36 joint exercises with 22 friendly foreign nations. This initiative aims to foster collaborative military training by hosting foreign armies in a specially created Joint Training Node (JTN) at Umroi, established in 2016. Umroi is located on the Northern foothills of Shillong

Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023 strengthens military synergy between India, Malaysia

The Indian and Malaysian armies have commenced "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023" as a testament to their ongoing defence cooperation. This joint bilateral training exercise, taking place at Umroi Cantonment in India, aims to bolster military capabilities and enhance cooperation between the two nations.

Joint training exercise of Indian and Malaysian armies

The 'Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023' has begun in Meghalya's Umroi Cantonment, with the aim of enhancing military capability for conducting multi-domain operations. The joint training exercise involves troops from the 5th Royal Battalion of the Malaysian army and a Battalion of the Rajput Regiment from the Indian army.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to celebrate Dussehra with soldiers in Tawang

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. During his visit, he will interact with security personnel in the Tawang sector and celebrate Dussehra with soldiers in Tawang. In addition, a joint bilateral training exercise called 'Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023' is being conducted between the Indian and Malaysian Army in Umroi Cantonment.

Meghalaya: Indian, Malaysian armies participate in Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023

The joint bilateral training exercise, "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023," has begun between the Indian and Malaysian Armies. The exercise, taking place in Umroi Cantonment, India, involves troops from the 5th Royal Battalion of the Malaysian Army and a Battalion of the Rajput Regiment from the Indian Army

Eleventh edition of SAMPRITI-XI bilateral military exercise takes place between India & Bangladesh

The closing ceremony of the joint military exercise between the Indian and Bangladesh Army, called Exercise SAMPRITI-XI, was held at Joint Training Node, Umroi. The aim of the exercise was to achieve interoperability and familiarize each other with the use of joint task forces in sub-conventional operations. The exercise was conducted in two phases, including command post exercises and field training exercises. The soldiers shared their experiences and participated in activities to promote camaraderie. The exercise has helped strengthen relations between the two countries and their armies.

India-Bangladesh joint army exercise concludes at Meghalaya's Umroi

The closing ceremony of the joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh, Exercise SAMPRITI-XI, took place at Joint Training Node, Umroi. The aim of the exercise was to achieve inter-operability and familiarize each other with joint task force operations under the UN Mandate. Both armies successfully achieved their goals and shared their experiences gained from past operations.

India, Bangladesh kick-start military exercise in Meghalaya

The Bangladeshi contingent comprises 170 personnel, led by Brigadier General Mohammed Mafizul Islam Rashed, Commander of 52 Bangladesh Infantry Brigade. The lead unit from the Bangladesh Army side is 27 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment.

Military diplomacy: How India facilitated Kazakhstan’s UN peacekeeping mission

India has been a key facilitator of Kazakhstan’s UN peacekeeping missions, which seek to prevent armed conflicts. The Kazakh military personnel have participated in missions in Iraq, Western Sahara, Côte d’Ivoire, and Lebanon since 2014. To expand the scope of the presence of Kazakh military personnel in UN peacekeeping operations, Kazakhstan has prepared special units of sappers, military doctors, intelligence, and military police. In the sixth edition of the joint exercise of the Indian Army and Kazakhstan Army, KazInd 2022, soldiers undertook counter-terrorist operations in a semi-urban/jungle scenario to build trust and understanding of each other's national security.

Road connectivity to Yangtse sector completed from two axis: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Khandu attended the 11th raising Day of the 11 Pare (Special Forces) unit of the Indian Army at Missamari Army Station near here.Speaking on the occasion, Khandu hailed the expertise, professionalism and bravery of the Para units, which he said, have become an integral part of the Army for special operations.

Ex KazInd, an annual Exercise between Indian Army and Kazakhstan Army was conducted at Foreign Training Node, Umroi

The Indian Army contingent participated with a company strength from 6th Battalion the 11th Gorkha Rifles and similar strength participated from the contingent of Kazakhstan Army. Both the contingents honed their tactical and technical skills in a spectrum of joint counter terrorism operations in Jungle & Semi Urban/Urban Terrain. Both sides jointly planned and executed a series of tactical drills to train troops on counter terrorism operations.

KazInd 2022: India and Kazakhstan carry out joint military drill in Meghalaya

14-day joint military exercise by Indian, Bangladesh armies begin

The exercise christened 'SAMPRITI-IX' is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh. This is the ninth edition of the exercise which is hosted alternately by the two countries. The Bangladesh Army contingent is being led by Brigadier General Md Shafiul Azam and both armies will familiarise each other in various tactical drills and procedures.

China not invited to major naval exercise Milan, not ‘like minded’: Indian Navy

While the armies of India and China will be carrying out the ‘Hand in Hand’ exercise in Umroi, Meghalaya this month, the situation is different in the maritime domain. China’s growing maritime presence in the Indian Ocean is what makes the Indian Navy wary about letting it participate in joint exercises. The Indian Navy has been watchful of the Chinese presence since 2008.

Indian and Chinese troops to conduct joint military exercise in Umroi

The drill will see participation of 130 soldiers from both sides, with the Chinese contingent coming from the Tibet Military command. The exercise is planned at the company level with respective battalion headquarters controlling the training.

India to carry out four military exercises, including with Russia, China, next month

The exercises are the ‘Indra’ tri-services with Russia, ‘Hand in Hand’ with China, ‘Mitra Shakti’ with Sri Lanka and ‘Surya Kiran’ with Nepal.

After US, military drill with Russia, China

Just after its first tri-service war game with the US concluded last week, India is now all set to hold exercises with Russia and China almost simultaneously next month. India is also clear it will not ignore its neighbourhood in this continuing thrust on "defence diplomacy", lining up exercises with Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Armies of India, Thailand commence joint exercise in Meghalaya

The aim of the exercise is joint training of troops in counter-terrorism operations in both jungle terrain and urban scenario, the official said.

India, China to carry out major military exercise ‘Hand in Hand’

The military exercise will be based on counter-terrorism and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

Supreme Court stays Meghalaya HC order directing private airlines to begin flight operations from Umroi airport

The apex court was told that the high court on its own had last week taken up the matter and asked DGCA, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and AAI Chairman to hold a meeting within a week.

Indian Army launches Joint Training Warfare Centre for foreign armies in Meghalay's Umroi

The Joint training Node is ready to host the Bangladesh Army for the first ever joint exercise.