Exercise SURYAKIRAN 2025
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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.
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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.
Strategic Significance
- 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.
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