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Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2026: India-US Special Forces Drill

26 February 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYExercise VAJRAPRAHAR 2026:India-US SpecialForces Drill26 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The 16th round of the India-US drill VAJRA PRAHAR has begun, bringing together the two armies.

Key facts

  • Place: Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, at the Special Forces Training School.
  • Theme: joint special forces operations in mountainous terrain.
  • Strength: 45 Indian and 12 US personnel.

Significance

  • Builds joint special forces skills between the two armies in mountain conditions.
  • Participation: 45 Indian and 12 US special forces personnel.

Exam angle

  • 16th edition of an India-USA exercise held in Himachal Pradesh.

Test yourself

1. Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is held between India and which country?

It is an India-USA exercise between the two armies.

2. Where is the 16th Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR being held?

The notes give the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, in Himachal Pradesh.

3. What is the focus of Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR?

It focuses on joint special forces operations in mountainous terrain.

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