India-Japan Military Drill ‘Dharma Guardian’ Announced

The sixth edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, will be held at Mount Fuji, Japan, from February 25 to March 9 2025, focusing on urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations.

The Indian Army announced that Dharma Guardian 2025 will enhance interoperability between Indian and Japanese forces under a UN mandate, strengthening their operational coordination.
The exercise builds upon the momentum of the Indian Army Chief’s successful visit to Japan in October 2024, further reinforcing bilateral defence cooperation.
Training will involve joint urban warfare tactics, counter-terrorism strategies, and mission planning, ensuring better synergy between the armed forces of both nations.
The exercise underscores India’s commitment to deepening military ties with Japan amid evolving regional security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
Concurrently, Indian and Egyptian Special Forces are conducting ‘Cyclone III’ at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan, focusing on counter-terrorism drills and special operations tactics.