Exercise Dharma Guardian

March 3, 2025

The 6th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian, a joint military drill between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), commenced at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan on February 24th, 2025, and will continue until March 9th, 2025.
Overview: Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN is an annual joint military exercise between India and Japan, conducted alternately in both countries since 2018.
Objective:
- The exercise aims to enhance interoperability between Indian and Japanese forces.
- It focuses on urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations under a UN mandate.
- The exercise also emphasizes improving tactical drills, physical fitness, and joint planning.
Participants:
- The Indian contingent consists of 120 personnel from the Madras Regiment.
- The Japanese contingent is made up of 120 personnel from the 34th Infantry Regiment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).