The Indian Army contingent departed today for the 15th edition of the India-US joint Special Forces exercise, Vajra Prahar. Scheduled to run from November 2 to 22 at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA, this exercise follows the previous edition held in December 2023 at Umroi, Meghalaya. This marks the second Indo-US army exercise of the year, with Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2024 conducted in Rajasthan last September.
According to Indian Army sources, each country’s contingent will include 45 personnel. Special Forces units will represent the Indian side, while the US contingent will comprise Green Berets. The exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation through increased interoperability, joint planning, and mutual exchange of special operations tactics.
Exercise #VajraPrahar 2024
The 15th edition of Exercise #VajraPrahar 2024, a joint military exercise between #IndianArmy & #USArmy, #SpecialForces, is scheduled to be held at the Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho, USA from 02 to 22 November 2024.
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“Exercise Vajra Prahar aims to enhance military cooperation between India and the US, focusing on interoperability, jointness, and the sharing of special operations tactics,” the Indian Army stated. The training will cover desert and semi-desert operational environments, emphasizing physical fitness, joint planning, and tactical drills.
Key components will include joint mission planning, reconnaissance, deployment of unmanned aerial systems, execution of specialized operations, and psychological warfare. Additionally, joint terminal attack control procedures will be rehearsed, enhancing precision and teamwork.
By sharing best practices and operational experiences, Vajra Prahar aims to deepen interoperability and foster camaraderie between Indian and US soldiers, building on a strong foundation of collaboration in Special Forces operations, Indian Army said.
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