India–Japan Joint Military Exercise “Dharma Guardian”
The 7th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian (2026), a joint military exercise between India and Japan, was conducted in Uttarakhand (24 February–9 March 2026). It involved troops from the Indian Army (Ladakh Scouts) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), reflecting deepening defence ties under their Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Salient Features: Dharma Guardian is an annua
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