Why in News:

• Exercise Dharma Guardian, an annual exercise between Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Force, concluded at Belgaum with a focus on counter-terrorism operations and disruptive technologies between two key partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

About the exercise

• Dharma Guardian covered a vast spectrum – from cross training and combat conditioning in the field environment to sports and cultural exchanges.
• The contingents from the two armies jointly attended demonstrations at the firing ranges and also participated in various tactical exercises. Both contingents shared their expertise on contemporary subjects of counter-terrorism operations, as also on exploiting disruptive technologies such as drone and anti-drone weapons.
• The exercise also provided a platform for professional and cultural learning as well as social interactions which in-turn broaden their horizon towards knowledge and cooperation aiming towards co-existence as one in the Indo-Pacific Region

References:

1. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-japan-army-exercise-concludes-in-belgaum/article65211512.ece
2. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/annual-indo-japanese-defence-exercise-dharma-guardian-concludes-7814165/