Indian and American military troops conducted joint military exercises in the Mahajan Field Firing Range of Bikaner, Rajasthan under 'Yudh Abhyas' Exercise.

India-US Conduct Joint Military 'Yudh Abhyas' Exercise in Rajasthan

North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles into sea of Japan, the latest in a series of weapons tests as South Korean and the US forces conduct joint military exercises.

North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea of Japan

Personnel from 30 nations are attending the 42nd iteration of Cobra Gold, which began on February 27 and concluded on March 10. Thailand is the oldest treaty partner of the U.S. in Asia, and the two countries have had strong military and defense cooperation for over half a century.

Military exercise cobra gold concludes

The US and Israel launched their largest joint military exercise ever on Monday, sending a clear signal to Iran and underscoring the strength of their alliance despite concerns over the composition of the new Israeli government.

US, Israel kick off joint massive wargames amid Iran tensions

France announced Friday that it will resume joint military operations in Mali, after suspending them early last month following the West African country's second coup in less than a year.

Following consultations with the Malian transitional authorities and the countries of the region France has "decided to resume joint military operations as well as national advisory missions, which had been suspended since June 3", the armed forces minister said in a statement.

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Last month's decision to suspend the joint operations came after Mali's military strongman Assimi Goita, who led last year's coup, ousted the country's civilian transitional president and prime minister.

That move sparked diplomatic uproar, prompting the United States to suspend security assistance for Malian security forces and for the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to suspend Mali.

Both Mali and France play key roles in the fight against a bloody jihadist insurgency plaguing the Sahel region.

France has around 5,100 troops in the Sahel under its Barkhane operation which spans five countries -- Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger.&nbsp;

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On June 10, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a major drawdown of France's military presence in the Sahel where forces have been battling jihadist insurgents for nearly a decade.

Macron said the existing Barkhane operation would end, with France's presence becoming part of the so-called Takuba international task force in which "hundreds" of French soldiers would form the backbone.

That Takuba force currently numbers about 600 troops, half of whom are French.&nbsp;

The Czech Republic, Estonia, Italy, Romania and Sweden have also pledged to participate.

"France remains fully engaged, with its European and American allies, alongside the Sahel countries and international missions" to fight the jihadist groups which are rife in the Sahel, the armed forces ministry said in its statement on Friday.

France announced Friday that it will resume joint military operations in Mali, after suspending them early last month following the West African country's second coup in less than a year.

France announced Friday that it will resume joint military operations in Mali, after suspending them early last month following the West African country's second coup in less than a year. Following consultations with the Malian transitional authorities and the countries of the region France has "decided to resume joint military operations as well as national advisory missions, which had been suspended since June 3", the armed forces minister said in a statement. Also read | France freezes military ties with Central African Republic Last month's decision to suspend the joint operations came after Mali's military strongman Assimi Goita, who led last year's coup, ousted the country's civilian transitional president and prime minister. That move sparked diplomatic uproar, prompting the United States to suspend security assistance for Malian security forces and for the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to suspend Mali. Both Mali and France play key roles in the fight against a bloody jihadist insurgency plaguing the Sahel region. France has around 5,100 troops in the Sahel under its Barkhane operation which spans five countries -- Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. Also read | France seeks exit strategy from Mali after eight-year campaign On June 10, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a major drawdown of France's military presence in the Sahel where forces have been battling jihadist insurgents for nearly a decade. Macron said the existing Barkhane operation would end, with France's presence becoming part of the so-called Takuba international task force in which "hundreds" of French soldiers would form the backbone. That Takuba force currently numbers about 600 troops, half of whom are French. The Czech Republic, Estonia, Italy, Romania and Sweden have also pledged to participate. "France remains fully engaged, with its European and American allies, alongside the Sahel countries and international missions" to fight the jihadist groups which are rife in the Sahel, the armed forces ministry said in its statement on Friday.

France resumes joint military operations with Mali

The U.S. Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces held a training exercise called 'Nautical Defender' on Wednesday (February 26) at the King Abdulaziz Naval base. The military exercise is designed to build combined war fighting capabilities.

Joint military exercises between Saudi and US Marines

A joint military exercise between India and China – ‘Hand-in-Hand-2019’ on counter-terrorism commenced at the Joint Training Node at Umroi in Meghalaya.

The eighth edition of the joint military exercise will cover company level joint training on counter-terrorism operation in semi-urban terrain under United Nations mandate.&nbsp;

The exercise will be aimed at building and promoting positive relations between both the armies.

The 14-day long exercise schedule will also be focused on training, lectures and drills associated with counter-terrorism; handling and firing with each others’ weapons; battle obstacles course; special heliborne operations and case studies of various operations carried out in counter-terror environment.

“Two tactical exercises scheduled during the training involve a counter-terrorism scenario and another on Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations,” said a senior official of Indian Army.

The People's Liberation&nbsp;Army (PLA) contingent, comprising 130 personnel of the Tibet Military Command, arrived at Air Force Station Borjhar, Guwahati. The PLA contingent later joined the Indian Army’s contingent of similar strength at Umroi for the exercise.

A joint military exercise between India and China – ‘Hand-in-Hand-2019’ on counter-terrorism commenced at the Joint Training Node at Umroi in Meghalaya. The eighth edition of the joint military exercise will cover company level joint training on counter-terrorism operation in semi-urban terrain under United Nations mandate.

A joint military exercise between India and China – ‘Hand-in-Hand-2019’ on counter-terrorism commenced at the Joint Training Node at Umroi in Meghalaya. The eighth edition of the joint military exercise will cover company level joint training on counter-terrorism operation in semi-urban terrain under United Nations mandate. The exercise will be aimed at building and promoting positive relations between both the armies. The 14-day long exercise schedule will also be focused on training, lectures and drills associated with counter-terrorism; handling and firing with each others’ weapons; battle obstacles course; special heliborne operations and case studies of various operations carried out in counter-terror environment. “Two tactical exercises scheduled during the training involve a counter-terrorism scenario and another on Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations,” said a senior official of Indian Army. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) contingent, comprising 130 personnel of the Tibet Military Command, arrived at Air Force Station Borjhar, Guwahati. The PLA contingent later joined the Indian Army’s contingent of similar strength at Umroi for the exercise.

Indo-China joint military exercise 'Hand-in-Hand-2019' commences in Meghalaya

Troops of India and Thailand participated in the annual joint military exercise MAITREE on Friday.

The Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army troops participated in the field exercise of joint planning, helicopter insertion, and joint counter-terrorism operations.

The duration of this exercise is forty-eight hours.

The India Army and Royal Thailand Army Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-2019 commenced at Umroi in Meghalaya on September 16.

The annual bilateral joint exercise started off at the Joint Training Node (JTN) in Umroi. The exercise aims at the training of troops in Counter-Terrorism Operation in both jungle terrain and urban scenario. 
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Troops of India and Thailand participated in the annual joint military exercise MAITREE on Friday. The Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army troops participated in the field exercise of joint planning, helicopter insertion, and joint counter-terrorism operations.

Troops of India and Thailand participated in the annual joint military exercise MAITREE on Friday. The Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army troops participated in the field exercise of joint planning, helicopter insertion, and joint counter-terrorism operations. The duration of this exercise is forty-eight hours. The India Army and Royal Thailand Army Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-2019 commenced at Umroi in Meghalaya on September 16. The annual bilateral joint exercise started off at the Joint Training Node (JTN) in Umroi. The exercise aims at the training of troops in Counter-Terrorism Operation in both jungle terrain and urban scenario.

Meghalaya: Troops from India, Thailand participate in annual joint military exercise 'MAITREE'

By KM Mishra

The Indian army will be in the busiest period of its military diplomacy in the coming two months as it is set to undertake joint military exercise with the forces of America, Russia, China and Japan.

The joint military exercise will be conducted between the countries that lead the opposite poles of each other in the months of November and December.

The first ever military exercise with the Japanese Army will be held from November 1-14, where the Indian Army will take part in EX. DHARMA GAURDIAN in Mizoram's Warangate.

From November 14 onwards the joint military exercise with the American Special Forces will be conducted in the Mahajan Field Firing Range of Rajasthan. The military exercises called the VAJRA PRAHAR of the Para Special Forces of the Indian Army will run till December 2.&nbsp;

At the same time, Indian Armored soldiers in Babina will be participating in INDRA 2018 with the armoured soldiers of Russia. From November 16 to 29, joint exercise Indra-2018 will be held between India and Russia's Mechanized Afantry.&nbsp;

From November 16, the joint military exercise AGNI WARRIOR of the artillery will start with Singapore, which will run till November 30.&nbsp;

Annual exercise HAND IN HAND, which was cancelled last year due to the Doklam controversy with China will also be conducted this year. This military exercise, being held in mid-December, is being organised in Chengdu, China.

Indian military diplomacy is currently going through its most challenging time. The military relationship with the United States is continuously strengthening. In a meeting between the Defense and the Foreign Ministers held last month, the two countries had further decided to&nbsp;strengthen this relationship. Now both countries will conduct military exercises at much larger levels between their three armies. Naval exercises with the US Malabar and military exercise YUDHABHYAS have been going on for many years.&nbsp;

Indian military relations with Russia are historic. Russia had supported the Indian Army at the time of crisis. Arsenal of Indian armies is full of Russian arms. But Russia is unhappy with the growing military ties with the US over the past few years. In an attempt to take advantage of this, Pakistan has extended the hand of friendship towards Russia. For two years, the soldiers of both countries are practising on a small scale and points on various arms deals are also being discussed. Although recently, India&nbsp;tried to bridge the gap by going for Russian missile defence system S-400, despite the US pressure.

Japan is a fierce enemy of China and can become India's main ally in the plan to surround China in its backyard. Japan has been a permanent member of the maritime exercise in Malabar since 2016, which was earlier only between India and the US. For the first time this year, the Indian and Japanese military forces will practice jointly.

The biggest challenge of diplomacy is to handle India's strongest neighbour China. In the last few years, many mechanisms have been made at the level of the military commanders to maintain peace and tranquillity between the two. HAND IN HAND is the most important milestone in the military diplomacy in relations with China. In the trijunction border between Bhutan and the two countries last year, tension has increased in Doklam and armies have come face-to-face. This tension remained for more than two months.

By KM Mishra The Indian army will be in the busiest period of its military diplomacy in the coming two months as it is set to undertake joint military exercise with the forces of America, Russia, China and Japan.

By KM Mishra The Indian army will be in the busiest period of its military diplomacy in the coming two months as it is set to undertake joint military exercise with the forces of America, Russia, China and Japan. The joint military exercise will be conducted between the countries that lead the opposite poles of each other in the months of November and December. The first ever military exercise with the Japanese Army will be held from November 1-14, where the Indian Army will take part in EX. DHARMA GAURDIAN in Mizoram's Warangate. From November 14 onwards the joint military exercise with the American Special Forces will be conducted in the Mahajan Field Firing Range of Rajasthan. The military exercises called the VAJRA PRAHAR of the Para Special Forces of the Indian Army will run till December 2. At the same time, Indian Armored soldiers in Babina will be participating in INDRA 2018 with the armoured soldiers of Russia. From November 16 to 29, joint exercise Indra-2018 will be held between India and Russia's Mechanized Afantry. From November 16, the joint military exercise AGNI WARRIOR of the artillery will start with Singapore, which will run till November 30. Annual exercise HAND IN HAND, which was cancelled last year due to the Doklam controversy with China will also be conducted this year. This military exercise, being held in mid-December, is being organised in Chengdu, China. Indian military diplomacy is currently going through its most challenging time. The military relationship with the United States is continuously strengthening. In a meeting between the Defense and the Foreign Ministers held last month, the two countries had further decided to strengthen this relationship. Now both countries will conduct military exercises at much larger levels between their three armies. Naval exercises with the US Malabar and military exercise YUDHABHYAS have been going on for many years. Indian military relations with Russia are historic. Russia had supported the Indian Army at the time of crisis. Arsenal of Indian armies is full of Russian arms. But Russia is unhappy with the growing military ties with the US over the past few years. In an attempt to take advantage of this, Pakistan has extended the hand of friendship towards Russia. For two years, the soldiers of both countries are practising on a small scale and points on various arms deals are also being discussed. Although recently, India tried to bridge the gap by going for Russian missile defence system S-400, despite the US pressure. Japan is a fierce enemy of China and can become India's main ally in the plan to surround China in its backyard. Japan has been a permanent member of the maritime exercise in Malabar since 2016, which was earlier only between India and the US. For the first time this year, the Indian and Japanese military forces will practice jointly. The biggest challenge of diplomacy is to handle India's strongest neighbour China. In the last few years, many mechanisms have been made at the level of the military commanders to maintain peace and tranquillity between the two. HAND IN HAND is the most important milestone in the military diplomacy in relations with China. In the trijunction border between Bhutan and the two countries last year, tension has increased in Doklam and armies have come face-to-face. This tension remained for more than two months.

India to hold joint military exercise with US, Russia, China and Japan

Indian Army and Air Force have been carrying out joint military drill in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for the past&nbsp;three days.

&#39;Hamesha Vijayee&#39; (always victorious) exercise&nbsp;is being conducted to gauge the offensive capability of the Indian military during land and sea battle.

The drill involves the Army&#39;s paratroop&nbsp;division along with Indian Air Force planes including AN 32 and helicopters along with cargo carriers.

In a statement, the army said: &quot;This exercise, which showcases a high degree of synergy between the Army and Air Force along with new-generation aviation assets of the Army, will be reviewed by a large number of senior officers of both the services to obtain inputs for further refinement of operational procedures.&quot;

&quot;The Southern Command undertakes such exercises at regular intervals to ensure a high degree of battle-readiness as well as validation of operational plans using modern weapons and equipment,&rdquo; the statement added.

Army chief General Bipin Rawat witnessed the drill on Thursday.

The drill involves the Army's paratroop?division along with Indian Air Force planes

Indian Army and Air Force have been carrying out joint military drill in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for the past three days. 'Hamesha Vijayee' (always victorious) exercise is being conducted to gauge the offensive capability of the Indian military during land and sea battle. The drill involves the Army's paratroop division along with Indian Air Force planes including AN 32 and helicopters along with cargo carriers. In a statement, the army said: "This exercise, which showcases a high degree of synergy between the Army and Air Force along with new-generation aviation assets of the Army, will be reviewed by a large number of senior officers of both the services to obtain inputs for further refinement of operational procedures." "The Southern Command undertakes such exercises at regular intervals to ensure a high degree of battle-readiness as well as validation of operational plans using modern weapons and equipment,” the statement added. Army chief General Bipin Rawat witnessed the drill on Thursday.

Watch 'Hamesha Vijayee': Indian Air Force, Army conduct joint military drill in Rajasthan

Russia on Friday clarified that it will not be holding any anti-terror exercise with Pakistan in Kashmir or in any other &quot;sensitive or problematic areas like Gilgit and Baltistan&quot;. 
 
It came soon after a mechanised infantry unit of the Russian military arrived in Pakistan to participate in the first-ever joint military drills dubbed &#39;Friendship-2016.&#39; 
 
&quot;The only venue of the exercise is Cherat. All reports alleging the drills taking place at the High Altitude Military School in Rattu are erroneous and mischievous,&quot; a statement from the Russian Embassy said.&nbsp; 
 
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup had earlier said that India&#39;s &quot;sensitivities&quot; towards Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism are well-known and same was also conveyed to its strategic partner Russia.&nbsp; 
 
Lieutenant-General Asim Saleem Bajwa, the director-general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces tweeted, &quot;A contingent of Russian ground forces arrived in Pakistan for first ever Pak-Russian joint exercise for two weeks from September 24 to October 10.&quot;&nbsp; 
 
About 200 soldiers from each side will take part in the two-week war games. 
 
Pakistan said the development reflected the increased cooperation between the two countries and &quot;indicates a desire on both sides to broaden defence and military-technical cooperation&quot;. 
 
The joint military exercise, starting on September 24, was earlier reported to have been cancelled in the wake of the September 18 attack on an Indian army base in Jammu and Kashmir that left 18 soldiers dead. 
 
(WION with inputs from agencies) 
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Russian Embassy assured it will avoid sensitive areas, including Kashmir, during its two-week long military drills with Pakistan

Russia on Friday clarified that it will not be holding any anti-terror exercise with Pakistan in Kashmir or in any other "sensitive or problematic areas like Gilgit and Baltistan". It came soon after a mechanised infantry unit of the Russian military arrived in Pakistan to participate in the first-ever joint military drills dubbed 'Friendship-2016.' "The only venue of the exercise is Cherat. All reports alleging the drills taking place at the High Altitude Military School in Rattu are erroneous and mischievous," a statement from the Russian Embassy said. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup had earlier said that India's "sensitivities" towards Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism are well-known and same was also conveyed to its strategic partner Russia. Lieutenant-General Asim Saleem Bajwa, the director-general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces tweeted, "A contingent of Russian ground forces arrived in Pakistan for first ever Pak-Russian joint exercise for two weeks from September 24 to October 10." About 200 soldiers from each side will take part in the two-week war games. Pakistan said the development reflected the increased cooperation between the two countries and "indicates a desire on both sides to broaden defence and military-technical cooperation". The joint military exercise, starting on September 24, was earlier reported to have been cancelled in the wake of the September 18 attack on an Indian army base in Jammu and Kashmir that left 18 soldiers dead. (WION with inputs from agencies)

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