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India-US Special Forces Launch Vajra Prahar 2025 in Himachal

The US Army contingent has arrived in India for the 16th India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar, being held in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The exercise involves 45 Indian Special Forces personnel and 12 US Green Berets, focusing on joint operations in mountainous terrain. It aims to enhance interoperability, share tactics, and conduct joint mission planning. The drills are expected to strengthen the defence partnership and mutual trust between the two nations.

Key Points: India-US Vajra Prahar Special Forces Exercise Begins in Himachal

  • 16th edition of bilateral exercise
  • Focus on mountainous terrain ops
  • 45 Indian & 12 US Green Beret personnel
  • Aims to deepen defence partnership
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India-US joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar to take place in Himachal from Feb 24 to March 16

The 16th edition of the India-US joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar commences in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, to enhance interoperability.

"promote military cooperation... through enhanced interoperability, jointness and mutual exchange - Ministry of Defence"

New Delhi, February 25

The US Army contingent has arrived in India to participate in the 16th edition of the India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled to be conducted at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, from February 24 to March 16.

The previous edition of the exercise was held at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA in November 2024.

The Indian Army contingent, represented by Special Forces units, comprises 45 personnel, while the United States will be represented by 12 personnel from the Green Berets of the US Special Forces, according to the Ministry of Defence.

The aim of Exercise Vajra Prahar is to promote military cooperation between India and the United States through enhanced interoperability, jointness and mutual exchange of special operations tactics. The exercise is designed to strengthen combined capabilities for conducting joint Special Forces operations in mountainous terrain.

The training will focus on a high degree of physical conditioning, joint mission planning and the execution of joint tactical drills. Participating troops will share best practices and operational experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and special operations tactics, techniques and procedures.

The exercise is expected to further deepen interoperability, mutual trust and professional camaraderie between the Special Forces of both nations, reinforcing the growing defence partnership between India and the United States.

- ANI

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Priya S
While military cooperation is important, I hope the focus remains on defensive capabilities and protecting our sovereignty. The location in Himachal is interesting—high-altitude training is no joke. Our jawans are the best!
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Rohit P
Green Berets training with our Para SF! This is the kind of partnership that sends a strong message. Interoperability is key in today's world. Hope our troops gain valuable insights into advanced tech and tactics.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows geopolitics, this is a significant step in the Indo-Pacific strategy. The trust built in these exercises is invaluable. However, the cost of such exercises should be transparent to the public.
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Vikram M
Bakloh is a fantastic location for this. Our soldiers are used to those conditions. The ratio is telling—45 of our personnel to 12 of theirs. Shows who's bringing the bulk of the mountain warfare expertise to the table! 💪
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Karthik V
Good initiative, but let's not get carried away. We must ensure our tactical doctrines and operational secrets are protected. Partnership yes, but we must walk the *swadeshi* path in defence ultimately. A respectful word of caution.

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