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MILITARY EXERCISES IN NEWS

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1. Nomadic Elephant:

  • Description: Joint military exercise between the armies of India and Mongolia.
  • Location: Meghalaya, India.
  • Purpose: Enhance interoperability and strengthen military relations between India and Mongolia.

2. Exercise MAITREE:

  • Description: Joint military exercise between India and Thailand.
  • Location: Thailand.
  • Purpose: Strengthen defense cooperation and improve interoperability between the armed forces of India and Thailand.

3. RIMPAC Exercise:

  • Description: The 29th edition of the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.
  • Location: Hawaii, USA.
  • Purpose: World's largest international multilateral maritime exercise aimed at building relationships, enhancing interoperability, and contributing to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. India participates in this exercise to foster naval cooperation and strategic engagement with other participating nations.

4. Exercise Freedom Edge:

  • Description: Trilateral multi-domain exercise involving South Korea, the US, and Japan.
  • Location: Jeju Island, South Korea.
  • Purpose: The exercise is designed to enhance trilateral military cooperation and readiness among the three nations in various domains, including land, sea, and air.

5. Exercise Pitch Black:

  • Description: Multinational air exercise involving various countries.
  • Location: Australia.
  • Purpose: Held every two years, Exercise Pitch Black aims to enhance air combat capabilities and foster greater cooperation among participating air forces. The Indian Air Force contingent participates to improve interoperability and build strategic partnerships.

6. Exercise Sagar Kavach -

  • Description: Coastal security exercise.
  • Location: Andhra Pradesh coast, India.
  • Purpose: To enhance coastal security, involving assets from the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Police, fisheries, customs, and other security agencies. The exercise focuses on improving coordination and response capabilities to secure the coastline against various threats.

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