Militaries of India and Nepal on Monday commenced a 14-day joint exercise, Op name 'Surya Kiran,' focusing on jungle warfare and counter terrorism at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. The Nepalese Army is being represented by officers and troops of the elite Shree Rudra Dhoj Battalion, while an infantry battalion is participating on behalf of Indian Army.
This is the 9th such exercise between the two countries during which the emphasis would be on upgradation of tactical and practical skills through sharing of each others' experiences and also on enhancing interoperability in jungle warfare and counter terrorism operations in mountain terrain.
The role and importance of Armed Forces in disaster management in both the countries have increased significantly in recent years. Focus will also be on humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations which also include medical and aviation aspects, an Army release said.
India, Nepal begin 14-day joint military exercise
By IndianMandarins - 2016-02-09 11:12:47
Militaries of India and Nepal on Monday commenced a 14-day joint exercise, Op name 'Surya Kiran,' focusing on jungle warfare and counter terrorism at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. The Nepalese Army is being represented by officers and troops of the elite Shree Rudra Dhoj Battalion, while an infantry battalion is participating on behalf of Indian Army.
This is the 9th such exercise between the two countries during which the emphasis would be on upgradation of tactical and practical skills through sharing of each others' experiences and also on enhancing interoperability in jungle warfare and counter terrorism operations in mountain terrain.
The role and importance of Armed Forces in disaster management in both the countries have increased significantly in recent years. Focus will also be on humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations which also include medical and aviation aspects, an Army release said.
