The majority of competitive exams, notably those in the defence sector, include important questions about military training and exercises. Through analyzing the repercussions of conflict and putting strategies to the trial, military exercises are crucial for international collaboration in preparation for combat activities. India takes part in a variety of joint military exercises with foreign countries. This article contains a list of all significant military exercises in which India takes part as an active member. Check the list of important military exercises associated with India for upcoming defence exams.
Types of Military Exercises -
In order to prepare for and analyze war scenarios without actual conflict, joint military exercises recreate realistic conditions and scenarios. Depending on the circumstances and demands, they may be domestic, unilateral, bilateral, multilateral, or any combination of these.
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Domestic or Unilateral Exercises
A domestic or unilateral exercise can be inter-services or intra-services and works to improve relationships inside the services, depending on its format and purpose.
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Bilateral Military Exercises
In the world of military training, bilateral exercises are quite important. These exercises are carried out between two nations so that their personnel can experience wartime situations. There are many different bilateral military drills, which we have discussed in the section below.
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Multilateral Military Exercises
Compared to bilateral exercises, multilateral military exercises are exceptional. The military of more than two countries undertakes these exercises. Exercises that involve multiple organizations expose participants to a variety of possible military tactics and strategies.
All Important Unilateral, Bilateral and Multilateral Exercises
Type |
Name |
Participants |
Domestic or Unilateral |
Vayu Shakti |
Within Indian Armed Forces |
Gandiv Vijay |
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Vijay Prahar |
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Paschim Lehar |
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Bilateral |
Vajra Prahar |
India and United States |
Yuddh Abhyas |
India and United States |
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Garuda Shakti |
India and Indonesia |
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Varuna |
India and France |
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Sampriti |
India and Bangladesh |
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Khanjar |
India and Kyrgyzstan |
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Nomadic Elephant |
India and Mongolia |
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Shakti Exercise |
India and France |
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Indra |
India and Russia |
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SIMBEX (Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) |
India and Singapore |
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Dharma Guardian |
India and Japan |
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Mitra Shakti |
India and Sri Lanka |
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Surya Kiran |
India and Nepal |
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Maitree Exercise |
India and Thailand |
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Multilateral |
Malabar |
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Samvedna - A Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise |
Countries of South Asian Region |
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RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific Exercise) |
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