MILITARY EXERCISES

INDIAN MILITARY EXERCISES

 

Indian Army Bilateral Exercises                                                                                   

1.SAMPRITI

Aim of the Exercise :–The aim of this exercise is to build, strengthen, and promote positive relations between the armies of India and Bangladesh

Partner nation:–Bangladesh

First edition:–2011

Latest edition:–9th edition, Feb 2020, Umroi Meghalaya

 

2. HAND TO HAND

Aim of the exercise:–practicing joint planning

 conducting exercises meant to counter-terrorism 

hold training in semi urban terrains

Partner nation:–China

First edition:–2007

Latest edition:–December 2019, Meghalaya

  

3. SURYA KIRAN

Aim of the exercise:–Boost overall interoperability between the two militaries.

First edition:–2005

Partner nation:–Nepal

Latest edition:–15th Edition, Sep 2021, Uttrakhand Pithoragarh

 

4. MITRA SHAKTI

Aim of the exercise:–Promote defence cooperation and boost the positive relations between India and Sri Lanka

First edition:–2013

Partner nation:–Sri Lanka

Latest edition:–8th Edition 4 to 15th October (Sri Lanka).

 

5. YUDH ABHYAS

Aim of the exercise:–Acquire the cold weather skills and practice the conduct of small team operations in extreme cold weather conditions.

First edition:–2004

Partner nation:–United State of America

Latest edition:–17th Edition 25 to 28 oct (Alaska,USA).

 

6. VAJRA PRAHAR

Aim of the exercise:–To share the best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics as also to improve interoperability between the Special Forces of both nations.

First edition:–2004

Partner nation:–USA

Latest edition:–11th March 2021 Edition Himachal Pradesh

 

7. MAITREE

Aim of the exercise:–experience gained during various counter-terrorism operations.

First edition:– 2006

Partner nation:–Thailand

Latest edition:–28th edition 16 to 25 Sep 2019 Meghalaya

 

8.BOLD KURUKSHETRA

Aim of the exercise :–The purpose of the exercise was to develop military technology, enhance the maritime security and bolster the nations /fight against terrorism.

First edition:–2017

Partner nation:–Singapore

Latest edition:–12th Edition April 2019 Jhansi Uttar Pradesh

 

9.IMBAX

Aim of the exercise:–The aim of this joint training event is to train the Myanmar delegation for participation in UN peacekeeping operations

First edition:–2017

Partner nation:–Myanmar

Latest edition:–January 2019 Chandi Mandir 

 

10. GARUDA SHAKTI

Aim of the exercise:-The exercise “will focus on Counter Terrorism operations in backdrop of semi-urban terrain under United Nations Mandate with an aim to enhance military cooperation and inter-operability between the two Armies”.

First edition:-2012

Partner nation:–Indonesia

Latest edition:–6th Edition 19th February to 4th March 2018 Indonesia.

 

11.VINBAX

Aim of  the exercise:–Sharing training on counter-terrorism and improving relations between the two countries.

Partner nation:–Vietnam

First edition:–2018

Latest edition:–first edition January 2018 Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh

 

12.DUSTLIK

Aim of the exercise:–: Counter Insurgency (CI) and Counter Terrorism (CT) operations in mountainous, rural and urban scenarios under the United Nations (UN) mandate.

First edition:–2019

Partner nation:–Uzbekistan

Latest design:– 2nd Edition March 2021 Ranikhet Uttarakhand 

 

13.DHARMA GUARDIAN

Aim of the exercise:–The aim of the exercise is joint training of troops in counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism operations in both the countries mountainous terrains.

First edition :–2018

Partner nation:–Japan

Latest edition :–2nd edition 2019 Mizoram

 

14. AL NAGAH

Aim of the exercise:–The exercise is aimed to enhance interoperability in counterterrorist operations in semi-urban mountainous terrain

First edition:–2015

Partner nation :–Oman

Latest edition:–3rd edition 2019 Oman

 

15. HARIMAYU SHAKTI

Aim of the exercise:–bolstering cooperation and coordination” between the armed forces of the two countries

First edition:–2013

Partner nation:–Malaysia

Latest edition:–2018 wardieburn ,kuala lumpur

 

16. EKUAVERIAN

Aim of the exercise:–The main aim of this exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two forces for carrying out counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in a semi-urban environment under the United Nations mandate.

First edition:–2009

Partner nation:–Maldives

Latest edition:–10th edition 2019,Aundh military station

 

17. PRABAL DOSTYK 

Aim of the exercise:–The joint exercise is aimed at enhancing the military ties between the two countries as also at achieving interoperability between the two armies.

First edition:–2016

Partner nation:–Kazakhstan

Latest edition:–2018 otar,Kazakhstan

 

18. AJEYA  WARRIOR

Aim of the exercise:–The exercise is aimed at developing interoperability and mutual sharing of expertise with friendly countries.

First edition:–2008

Partner nation:–UK

Latest edition:–6th edition October 2001 Uttarakhand

 

19. NOMADIC ELEPHANT

Aim of the exercise:–It aimed at training troops in counter insurgency & counter terrorism operations under United Nations mandate. The joint exercise will enhance defence co-operation and military relations between the two nations.

First edition:–2004

Partner nation:–Mongolia

Latest edition:–14th edition,18 to 19 Oct ,2019 Bakloh

 

20.LAMITIYE

Aim of the exercise:–The purpose of this exercise is to train the army of both the countries against terror and strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

First edition:–2015

Partner nation:–Seychelles

Latest edition:–8th edition 2018 mane,Seychelles

 

21. KHANJAR

Aim of the exercise:–the exercise aims at the strategic partnership between India and Kyrgyzstan. It also focuses on high altitude mountains and counter extremism drills.

First edition:–2011

Partner nation:–kyrgyzstan

Latest edition:–8th edition April 2021 Bishkek,kyrgyzstan.






 

Indian Naval Bilateral Exercises

 

1.SLINEX 

Aim of the exercise:–SLINEX aims to enhance interoperability, improve mutual understanding and exchange best practices and procedures for multi-faceted maritime operations between both navies.

First edition:–2005

Partner nation:–Sri Lanka

Latest edition:–8th edition October 19 to 21 2020

 

2.SIMBEX

Aim of the exercise:–enhancing mutual interoperability and imbibing best practices from each other.

First edition:–1994

Partner nation:–Singapore

Latest edition:–28 edition 2 September to 4 September 2021 southern finger of South China sea

 

3.IMCOR

Aim of the exercise:–The coordinated patrol (CORPAT) initiative between the Indian Navy and Myanmar Navy seeks to address issues of terrorism, human trafficking, poaching, illegal fishing, drug trafficking and other illegal activities harmful to interest of both nations.

First edition:–2013

Partner nation:–Myanmar

Latest edition:–8th edition 20 May to 28 May 2019

 

4.IN BN CORPAT

Aim of the exercise:–engaging in seamanship evolutions, flying exercises with integral helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft at sea. 

First edition:–2019

Partner nation:–Bangladesh

Latest edition:– 2nd edition 2020 bay of Bengal

 

5.VARUNA

Aim of the exercise:–improving Indo-French coordination on capabilities like cross-deck operations, replenishment-at-sea, minesweeping, anti-submarine warfare and information sharing.

First edition:–1983

Partner nation:–France

Latest edition:–17th edition, May 2019 , Goa

 

6.NASEEM AL BAHR

Aim of the exercise:–The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability and operational readiness among the armed forces of the participating countries to cater for a wide spectrum of naval warfare and maritime security operations.

First edition:–1993 

Partner nation:–Oman

Latest edition:–12th edition 2020, Mormugao Port Goa

 

7.INDIRA

Aim of the exercise:–The primary aim of this exercise was to further strengthen the interoperability which has been built up by the Navies of both the countries and also to enhance procedures and understandings of various maritime operations.

First edition:–2003

Partner nation:–Russia

Latest edition:–12th edition August 2021 Baltic sea.





















 

Indian Air Force Bilateral Exercises

 

1. INDRADHANUSH

Aim of the exercise:–Both participating forces benefitted immensely by mutual sharing of combat knowledge & experience.

First edition:–2006

Partner nation:–United Kingdom

Latest edition:–5th edition February 2020 Ghaziabad India

 

2.GARUDA

Aim of the exercise:–It is aimed at enhancing the interoperability level of French and Indian crews in air defence and ground attack missions.

It promoted professional interaction, exchange

First edition:–2003

Partner nation:–France

Latest edition:–6th edition mont de marsan.

 

3. RED FLAG

Aim of the exercise:–It aims to offer realistic air-combat training for military pilots and other flight crew members from the United States and allied countries.

First edition:–1975

Partner nation:–USA

Latest edition:–2016 Eielson Air force base USA.

 

4. DESERT EAGLE 

Aim of the exercise:–“expose coalition participating forces to large force employment, sharpen tactical capabilities, and enhance interoperability along with fostering closer relations between the participating forces.

First edition:–2008

Partner nation:–UAE

Latest edition:–2nd edition 2016 UAE.

 

5.ESTERN BRIDGE

Aim of the exercise:–The aim of this exercise is to provide operational exposure to all the participants and undertake mutual exchange of best practices towards enhancing the operational capability of both the Air Forces.”

First edition:–2009

Partner nation:–Oman

Latest edition:–5th edition oct 2019 Air Force Base Masirah, Oman.

 

6.SIAM BHARAT

Aim of the exercise:–The aim of the bilateral exercise is to evolve SOPs for planning and executing relief missions during unforeseen natural calamities like Tsunami, earthquakes, cyclones, floods etc. The objective is to enhance interoperability between both the Air Forces

First edition:–2016

Partner nation:–Thailand

Latest edition:–2017 Chiang Mai Thailand.





























 

Multilateral Exercises

 

1.MALABAR 

Aim of the exercise:–The aim this year is to increase the interoperability amongst the participating navies, developing common understanding and SOPs for Maritime Security Operations.

Involved:–Navy

Participants country:–Usa, Japan, Australia and India.

First edition:–2007

Latest edition:–25th edition, August - October 2021, Guam, Pacific Ocean

 

2.SAMVEDNA

Aim of the exercise:–Samvedana' aims to galvanize all stakeholders in synergizing the unified HADR efforts.

Involved:–Air Force

Participants:– India, Bangladesh, Srilanka, UAE, Nepal

First & Latest Edition:–March 2018

 

3.SITMEX

Aim of the exercise:– strengthen mutual confidence and develop common understanding and procedures towards enhancing the overall maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region

Involved:– Navy

Participants:– Singapore, India & Thailand

First edition:– September 2019, Port Blair

Latest edition:– 3rd Edition, November 2021, Andaman Sea , Indian Ocean (hosted by Thailand)

 

4.IBSAMAR

Involved:–Navy

Aim of the exercise:–The aim of the exercise is to undertake collective training for participating navies, building interoperability and mutual understanding as well as sharing of best practices.

First edition:– 2008

Participants:– India, Brazil South Africa

Latest edition:– Sixth edition October,2018, Simons Town, South Africa

 

5.BLUE FLAG

The first Blue Flag exercise was held in 2013 and India had participated first in November 2017, when the exercise took place at the Uvda Air Force Base in Israel.

Involved:– Air force

Participants:– India,US,Israel,UK,Greece,Germany,Italy and France

Latest edition:– October 2, 2021

Multiservices Exercises

 

1.Tiger Triumph

Aim of the exercise:- To share SOPs & Best practices

Partner Nation:- USA

Involved:- Indian Army,Navy,Airforce & US Marine Corps

First & Latest Edition:- November, 2019

 

2.INDRA( Triservices )

Aim of the exercise:- The broad theme for the exercise was to organise a Joint Task Force for undertaking planning and execution of air operations for eliminating terrorists at the request of the third country under UN mandate

Partner Nation:- Russia

Involved:- Army,Navy & Airforce

First Edition:- October 2017, Vladivostok

Latest Edition:- December 2019, Babina,Pune & Goa

 

3.KONKAN SHAKTI

Aim of the exercise:- Achieving sea control to land Army ground-troops at a pre-designated site

Partner Nation:- United Kingdom

Involved:- Army,Navy & Airforce

First & Latest Edition:- October 2021,Arabian Sea