India-Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian – 2019 ended
Guwahati/IBNS: In the series of joint bilateral exercises between India and Japan, both nations once again came together to propel their bilateral relations towards the next level.
The second edition of bilateral annual military Exercise Dharma Guardian - 2019 between Indian and Japanese Army culminated on Oct 31 at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) Vairengte, Mizoram in a function presided over by General Goro Yuasa, Chief of Staff, Japanense Ground Self Defence Forces and Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi, GOC, 3 Corps.
The primary focus of the exercise was to train and equip the contingents in counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain.
The entire curriculum was planned in a progressive manner wherein the participants initially familiarised with each others' organisation, weapons and combat skills before graduating to joint tactical exercises.
As part of the exercise, important lectures, demonstrations and drills related to counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations were conducted.
Both the Armies also shared their valuable experiences in countering such situations as also refined drills and procedures for joint operations.
The exercise culminated with a 72 hours validation phase. Besides fostering mutual understanding and trust, this marks reaffirmation of India and Japan to further bolster bilateral security and defence cooperation.
(By Hemanta Kumar Nath, Guwahati)
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
