Third India-Japan joint exercise ‘EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022’.

Why in news?

• The third edition of the joint military exercise “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022” between India and Japan will be conducted from 27 February to 10 March 2022, at Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka.
• The 15th Battalion the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army and 30th Infantry Regiment of Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF) are participating in this 12 days long joint exercise.

About the exercise:

• The military exercise will focus on operations in Jungle & Semi-Urban/Urban terrains.
• The exercise aims at enhancing the inter-operability and foster mutual understanding between the two Armies.
• Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN is an annual military training event, being conducted in India since 2018.