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Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise begins in Himachal Pradesh

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<strong>A 21-day Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise titled 'Ex Vajra Prahar 2022' commenced at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Himachal Pradesh's Bakloh from today.</strong></p>
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While the US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and Special Tactics Squadron (STS) of US Special Forces, the Indian Army contingent has been formed by drawing Special Forces personnel under the aegis of SFTS.<br />
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The 13th edition of the Vajra Prahar series of joint exercise aims to share best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics as also to improve inter-operability between the Special Forces of both the nations. This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the United States. The 12th edition was conducted at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington (USA) in October 2021.<br />
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During the course of next 21 days, teams of both armies would jointly train, plan and execute a series of Special Operations, Counter Terrorist Operations, Air Borne operations in simulated conventional and unconventional scenarios in mountainous terrain.<br />
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This joint exercise is also a significant step in strengthening the traditional bond of friendship between the special forces of both nations as well as improve bilateral defence cooperation between India and the USA.</p>
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IN Bureau

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