Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘VAJRA PRAHAR 2021’ conducted at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh

The 11th Edition of the India-US Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar 2021’ was conducted at Special Forces Training School at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh in March, 2021.

• The main objective of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the Special Forces of the two countries.
• Vajra Prahar is conducted alternatively between India & US to share best practices & experiences in areas like Joint Mission Planning & Operational Tactics.
• The navies of India & United States conducted a 2-day Passage Exercise ‘PASSEX’ in Bay of Bengal (Eastern Indian Ocean Region) from March 28-29, 2021.

Importance of Bilateral Defence Exercises

• Bilateral Military Exercises & Defence Exchanges are vital part of deepening bilateral defence cooperation between friendly countries.
• During these exercises, the participating armies jointly train, plan and execute a series of operations for neutralisation of threats with a common aim of countering threats of international terrorism.

Recent Related News:

i.In February 2021, the 16th Edition of ‘Yudh Abhyas 20’ – an annual joint military exercise between India & US took place at Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR), near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan.

About United States (US):

President– Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.
Capital– Washington, D.C.
Currency– United States Dollar

About Indian Special Forces

3 Branches of the Indian Armed Forces have separate special forces units
Para SF – Indian Army; MARCOS – Indian Navy; Garud Commando Force of the Indian Air Force