The Indian Army will conduct the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan at Mount Fuji in Japan from February 25 to March 9.

• The announcement follows the Indian General Upendra Dwivedi’s visit to Japan in October 2024, where both nations reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing defence cooperation.
• The exercise's primary objective is to improve interoperability between the two forces through joint urban warfare and counter-terrorism drills conducted under a United Nations mandate.
• By honing tactics in these specialised areas, both armies aim to strengthen their operational readiness for a wide range of security challenges.