VAJRA PRAHAR - DEFENCE & SECURITY
News: Joint
exercise of Indian, U.S. special forces begins in Meghalaya
What's in the news?
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Recently, A joint
exercise of the special forces of India and the United States commenced in
Meghalaya’s Umroi Cantonment.
About Vajra Prahar:
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Vajra Prahar is an annual exercise alternately hosted by
the Special Forces of India and the
United States.
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These Special Forces
units are dedicated to covert operations, counterterrorism and other
specialized military tasks.
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It is crucial for addressing the security challenges both
nations face in the current global context.
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It has reinforced the
friendship and defense cooperation between the Special Forces of India and the
USA.
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Objectives
○ The
21-day joint exercise aimed to
enhance skills in Airborne Operations, Special Operations, and Counter
Terrorism under the United Nations Charter.
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It
was divided into two stages:
○ The
initial stage focused on combat
conditioning and tactical special mission training.
○ The
second stage involved a 48-hour
validation exercise to assess the training received in the first phase.