Exercise SURYAKIRAN 2025
Why in news?
The 19th edition, SURYAKIRAN-XIX 2025, commenced on November 25 in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, and runs until December 8. It involves 334 personnel each from India's Assam Regiment and Nepal's Devi Datta Regiment.​
About
Exercise SURYAKIRAN is an annual bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and Nepal Army, conducted alternately in each country since 2011 to enhance interoperability in sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate.​
Objectives and Focus
- The exercise rehearses jungle warfare, counter-terrorism in mountainous terrain, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief (HADR), medical response, environmental conservation, and integrated ground-aviation operations.
- It emphasizes emerging technologies like drones for surveillance, AI decision tools, and unmanned logistics.​
- Builds mutual trust, shares best practices, and strengthens bilateral ties rooted in Gorkha history.​
- Improves UN peacekeeping readiness and reduces risks in complex emergencies.​
- Aligns with global dynamics for high-altitude, technology-integrated operations.​
