Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026
Why in news?
The 16th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar, a joint India–US Special Forces drill, is currently underway in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh from 23 February to 15 March 2026.
About
- Vajra Prahar is an annual exercise between the Indian Army and the US Army.
- It complements other India–US military engagements like Exercise Yudh Abhyas.
- Hosted at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh Cantonment, which is a hub for advanced special operations training.
Purpose & Objectives
- Deepening Defence Cooperation: Strengthens strategic trust between India and the US.
- Enhancing Interoperability: Troops train together using common procedures, equipment coordination, and joint planning.
- Improving Operational Readiness: Builds capacity for rapid, coordinated responses to real-world crises.
- Exchange of Advanced Tactics: Sharing of special operations tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Focus Areas (2026): High-end combat skills, counter-terror operations, and joint mission planning.
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