In 2024, India has actively engaged in several military exercises aimed at enhancing its defense capabilities and strengthening international ties. These exercises cover a range of operations, from counter-terrorism to humanitarian assistance. Here’s a look at some of the key military drills:
Tiger Triumph (March 2024)
Tiger Triumph is a bilateral exercise between India and the United States, focusing on amphibious operations. This year’s exercise involved coordinated training for humanitarian assistance and disaster response, held off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
LAMITIYE (March 2024)
The LAMITIYE exercise took place in Seychelles, where the Indian Army trained alongside the Seychelles Defence Forces. The focus of this joint drill was peacekeeping and counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban environments.
DUSTLIK (April 2024)
DUSTLIK is an annual joint exercise with Uzbekistan. This year, the focus was on mountain warfare and semi-urban combat tactics, improving the ability to conduct joint planning and enhancing physical fitness.
Vayu Shakti (March 2024)
Vayu Shakti is an Indian Air Force exercise showcasing offensive and defensive air operations. Aircraft such as the Tejas and Sukhoi-30 MKI were featured, along with Apache and Chinook helicopters. This exercise demonstrated India’s aerial capabilities.
KAZIND (September-October 2024)
The KAZIND joint military exercise with Kazakhstan took place in Uttarakhand, focusing on counter-terrorism and joint tactical operations. Exercises included combat free-fall, cordon-and-search operations, and the use of drones and counter-drone systems.
Tarang Shakti (October-November 2024)
Tarang Shakti is set to be India’s largest tri-services exercise, hosting military personnel from over 12 countries. The exercise will emphasize multilateral maritime security operations and enhance strategic ties with partner nations.
Sources: Hindustan Times, Press Information Bureau