February 24, 2026 5:02 PM
7th India-Japan joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ begins in Uttarakhand
The 7th edition of the annual India-Japan joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ commenced on Tuesday at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. The exercise will be held from February 24 to March 9. According to the Ministry of Defence, the drill brings together 120 personnel each from the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The Japanese contingent is represented by troops from the 32nd Infantry Regiment, while the Indian side is represented by the...