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    24 Feb 2026Defence

    India–Japan Defence Ties Strengthen as ‘Dharma Guardian’ Exercise Begins

    In Short এক নজরে

    The 7th edition of the India–Japan joint military exercise, ‘Dharma Guardian,’ has commenced at the Foreign Training Node located in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. The exercise is scheduled to run from February 24 to March 9.

    Held as part of the defense cooperation between India and Japan, this exercise features the participation of 120 personnel from the armies of each country. The Indian contingent is represented by the Ladakh Scouts, while the Japanese side is represented by the 32nd Infantry Regiment, a unit of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.