Exercise Dharma Guardian

Context: The third edition of the joint military exercise “EX Dharma Guardian-2022” between India and Japan will be conducted from 27 February to 10 March 2022, at Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka.

• Aim: The aim is to share experiences gained during operations in order to enhance inter-operability in the planning & execution of various operations in the jungle & semi-urban/ urban terrain.

About the Exercise

• Dharma Guardian is an Indo-Japan Joint Military Exercise that started off in 2018. 
• The exercise takes place between the armies of both countries.

Significance

• Exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both nations in the backdrop of the current global situation.
• It will enhance the level of defence co-operation between the Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces.
• This in turn will further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.

Its Scope

• The scope of the DHARMA GUARDIAN 2022 exercise covers platoon level joint training on operations in the jungle and semi-urban/urban terrain.
• The exercise aims at enhancing the inter-operability and foster mutual understanding between the two Armies.