What’s in the news?

• The 13th Edition of India – USA Joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2022 culminated recently at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. 
• This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the United States..
• The 21-day joint training provided an opportunity for the Special Forces from both nations to train in Air Borne Operations, Special Operations and Counter Terrorism operations in a joint environment under United Nations Charter. 
• Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR with the US Special Forces is significant in terms of security challenges faced by both Nations in the backdrop of the current global situation. The joint military exercise has further strengthened the traditional bond of friendship between the special forces of both Nations as well as improved bilateral defence cooperation between India and the USA.

Reference

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1855014