13th edition of Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar 2022 held in Bakloh (HP)

13th edition of Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar 2022 held in Bakloh (HP)

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13th edition of Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar 2022 held in Bakloh (HP)

Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar 2022: The 13th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS), Bakloh (HP).

The US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and Special Tactics Squadron (STS) of US Special Forces and the Indian Army contingent is formed by drawing Special Forces personnel under the aegis of SFTS.

Exercise Vajra Prahar 2022: Aims

The Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise 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.

Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar: Key Highlights

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.

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This Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar is a significant step in strengthening the traditional bond of friendship between the special forces of both Nations as well as improving bilateral defence cooperation between India and the USA.

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic

• Capital of the USA: Washington, D.C.
• Largest City of the USA: New York City
• National Language of the USA: English
• Currency of the USA: United States dollar ($) (USD)
• President of the USA: Joe Biden
• Vice President of the USA: Kamala Harris
• House Speaker of the USA: Nancy Pelosi
• Chief Justice of the USA: John Roberts
• Total Population 2020 Census: Neutral increase 331,449,281