Joint Military Exercises of India

A Military Exercise is when the Military uses it's resources in training and exploring the
effects of warfare or testing strategies to prepare for actual combat. As India is 4th most
powerful country in terms of Military strength, it is important for our country to keep our
position strong by maintaining coordination in all the three military forces (Army,Navy, Air
force) and train them for any situation. This article will update you on Joint Military
Exercises of India which is an important part of General Awareness section for your
upcoming SSC & Banking exams.

Why Joint Military Exercises of India are Conducted

• Defense exercises are conducted as it serves many purposes like counter-

terrorism, low-intensity conflict operations at Counter-Insurgency etc.
• Military Exercise is a measure to test the abilities of armed forces without
engaging in the Combat.
• It helps Armed Forces to train themselves for Humanitarian Relief in case
of Natural Calamity or Disaster.
• Military Exercise also helps in improving the cooperation and coordination
among fellow participants for any Joint Military Operation.

List of Joint Military Exercises of India 2019

India’s relation with foreign countries is expanding day by day and in past few years our
country implemented many military joint exercises with countries over the world. This list
contain all the important exercises that Indian Military has undertaken in the year 2019. Go
through the list given below as it is very important for the aspirants preparing for Banking,
SSC and other exams.

Joint Military Exercise - Army

Participating
Name of Exercise Conducted at
Nations

Nomadic Elephant-
India and Mangolia Bakloh
XIV

Surya Kiran India and Nepal -

Yudh Abhyas 2019 India and USA Washington

Vajra Prahar India and USA -

Hand in Hand India and China Umroi, Meghalaya

SAMPRITI 2019 India and Bangladesh Tangail, Bangladesh

IMBEX 2018-19 India and Myanmar Chandimandir Military Station

Garuda Shakti India and Indonesia Mizoram, India

VINBAX 2018 India and Vietnam Jabalpur(MP), India

Ekuverin 2019 India and Maldives Pune, Maharashtra

HARIMAU SHAKTI India and Malaysia Sengai Perdik, Malaysia

INDRA India and Russia India

Bold Kurukshetra Babina Military Station Uttar

India and Singapore
2019 Pradesh

NOMADIC
India and Mongolia Bakloh
ELEPHANT

Mitra Shakti VI India and Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Joint Military Exercise - Navy

Participating
Name of Exercise Conducted at
Nations

INDRA Navy India and Russia Bay of Bengal

VARUNA India and France Goa Coast

SLINEX India and Sri Lanka Visakhapatnam

KONKAN India and UK English Channel

SIMBEX 2019 India and Singapore South China Sea

IND-INDO CORPAT India and Indonesia Port Blair

Sahyog HOP TAC 2018 India and Vietnam Bay of Bengal

Joint Military Exercise - Air Force

Participating
Name of Exercise Conducted at
Nations
GARUDA India and France France

Indradhanush India and UK United Kingdom

AVIAINDRA India and Russia India

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