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List of Important Military Exercises of India for Defence Exams

Military exercises play a pivotal role in India’s national defense strategy, serving as crucial platforms for enhancing operational readiness and interoperability among its armed forces. These exercises bolster India’s defense capabilities by simulating real-world scenarios, fostering tactical proficiency, and refining strategic coordination. They not only showcase India’s military power but also contribute to regional stability and security, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and interests.

Types of Military Exercises of India 2024

Military exercises are vital for improving readiness and coordination among armed forces. Candidates preparing for defence exams need to know about these exercises since questions about them are common. Here’s a list of key Indian military exercises candidates should know:

Indian Military Exercises are divided into three types:

  • Domestic Exercise
  • Bilateral Exercise
  • Multilateral Exercise

Domestic Exercises

Domestic exercises are to enhance internal engagements and may include inter-service or intra-service components depending on their nature and application.

List of military domestic exercises:

  • Gandiv Vijay
  • Paschim Lehar
  • Vayu Shakti
  • Vijay Prahar

Bilateral Exercises

These exercises are conducted between two countries. Bilateral Exercises includes Sampriti, Mitra Shakti, Maitree Exercise, Vajra Prahar, Yudh Abhyas, etc. The following table provides you with a list of important Indian bilateral army exercises.

Exercise Name Participant Nations
Sampriti India & Bangladesh
Mitra Shakti India & Sri Lanka
Maitree Exercise India & Thailand
Vajra Prahar India & US
Yudh Abhyas India & US
Nomadic Elephant India & Mongolia
Garuda Shakti India & Indonesia
Shakti Exercise India & France
Dharma Guardian India & Japan
Surya Kiran India & Nepal
Hand in Hand Exercise India & China
SIMBEX India & Singapore
Shakti Exercise India & France
CORPAT India & Thailand
Exercise Indra India & Russia
Ajeya Warrior India & UK
Indradhanush India & UK
Eastern Bridge India & Oman
Ekuverin India & Maldives
Austra Hind India & Australia

Multilateral Exercises

Multilateral Exercises involve multiple nations working together. The Multilateral Exercises are RIMPAC which includes 26 nations, MALABAR includes 4 nations, COBRA-Gold includes Asia-Pacific countries and Samvedna includes South Asian Region Nations. The details of Multilateral Exercise are given below.

S. No. Exercise Participating Countries
1. RIMPAC Australia
Brunei
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Denmark
France
Germany
India
Indonesia
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Peru
Philippines
South Korea Singapore
Thailand
Tonga
United Kingdom
United States
2. MALABAR India
United States
Japan
3. COBRA-GOLD Asia-Pacific countries
4. Samvedna South Asian Region Nations
5. Milex 18 BIMSTEC Countries except Thailand
6. Blue Flag Israel, US, Greece, Poland, France, Germany, Italy
6. Peace Mission Under SCO, India and Pakistan both Participated
7. Kakadu Royal Australian Navy

It is important for defence exam aspirants to have a good understanding of these military exercises conducted by India. Candidates should not only be aware of the names of these exercises but also have knowledge about the participating countries, objectives, and focus areas of each exercise. Keeping track of recent developments and updates regarding these exercises will also be beneficial.

Latest Important Military Exercises 2024

Here we mentioned all the latest important Military Exercise conducted by Armed Forces of India in 2024 with other nations areas follows.

Exercise Country   Conducted at
Milan Naval Exercise 12th edition Vishakhapatnam
Exercise Vayu Shakti Indian Air Force Jaisalmer
Sada Tanseeq 1st edition with Saudi Arabia Rajasthan
Desert Knight India, France, UAE Arabian Sea
Kanjar Exercise 11th Edition with Kyrgzstan Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
Exercise Shakti India and France Meghalya
Steadfast Defender NATO Countries Europe
Exercise Lamitiye Seychelles Seychelles
Exercise Desert Cyclone India and UAE Rajasthan
Prasthan Indian Navy Mumbai
Tri Services Diving Exercise Indian Navy, Indian Army,
Indian Air Force
Sikkim
Exercise Cyber Suraksha Defence Cyber Agency New Delhi
Exercise Dustlik Uzbekistan Termez, Uzbekistan
Tiger Triumph USA and India Kakinda, India
Samudra lakshmana Malaysia and India Vishakhapatnam
Dharma Guardian Japan and India Rajasthan
Exercise Cyclone Egypt and India Anshas, Egypt

Military exercises conducted by Indian Army

Exercise name Country participated with India
Al Nagah-III Oman
Imbax Myanmar
Vinbax Vietnam
Bold Kurukshetra Singapore
Ekuverin Maldives
Garuda Shakti Indonesia
Hand in Hand China
Indra Russia
Khanjar Kyrgyzstan
Lamitye Seychelles
Maitree Thailand
Mitra Shakti Sri Lanka
Multi-national FTX/Exercise Force Eighteen 18 ASEAN Plus countries
Nomadic Elephant Mongolia
KAZIND (Prabal Dostyk) Kazakhstan
Sampriti Bangladesh
Surya Kiran XIV Nepal
Table Top Myanmar
Yudh Abhyas United States

Military Exercises conducted by Indian Air Force

Military Exercise Country
Garuda France
Eastern Bridge Oman
Avia Indra Russia
SIAM Bharat Thailand
Desert Eagle UAE
Indra dhanush UK
Red Flag USA
 Shinyu Maitri Japan

Naval Exercises conducted by Indian Navy

Naval Exercise Country
SLINEX Sri Lanka
Naseem Al Bahr Oman
Ind- Indo Corpat Indonesia
Indra Navy Russia
Sahyog HOPTAC Vietnam
Konkan UK
Simbex Singapore
Varuna France
IMCOR Vietnam
Zair Al Bahr Qatar
Bongosagar Bangladesh


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FAQs

Why is joint military exercise important?

A military exercise, which involves two or more nations, serves to evaluate the effectiveness of armed forces without actual combat. They are beneficial for joint military operations, whether in wartime or in non-combat scenarios like disaster relief and humanitarian aid efforts.

What are the types of Military Exercise in India?

Indian Military Exercises are divided into three types:
Domestic Exercise
Bilateral Exercise
Multilateral Exercise

Malabar exercise is conducted between which countries?

Malabar exercise is conducted between: India, United States and Japan