Name Of Exercise

Place Where It Is Conducted

Countries (Participate)

Month

Objective

DESERT CYCLONE–II (India–UAE Joint Military Exercise)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

India, United Arab Emirates

December 2025

To enhance interoperability and strengthen defence cooperation between the Indian Army and UAE Land Forces through joint training in an urban environment, focusing on sub-conventional operations under a UN mandate, including peacekeeping, counter-terrorism and stability operations.

EKATHA–2025

(India–Maldives Bilateral Maritime Exercise)

Maldives (Closing ceremony at Malé)

India, Maldives

December 2025

To enhance interoperability and operational synergy between the Indian Navy and Maldives National Defence Force through joint maritime training, including diving, boarding operations, firing drills, asymmetric warfare, heli-borne operations, and to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, anti-drug trafficking and information sharing.

HARIMAU SHAKTI–2025 (India–Malaysia Joint Military Exercise)

Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan (India)

India, Malaysia

December 2025

To jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the UN mandate, enhance interoperability during counter-terrorist operations, practice tactical drills like cordon and search, heliborne operations, casualty evacuation, and strengthen defence cooperation between the Indian Army and Royal Malaysian Army.

GARUDA SHAKTI–2025 (India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise)

Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh (India)

India, Indonesia

December 2025

To strengthen mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of India and Indonesia through joint training in counter-terrorism operations, including combat shooting, sniping, heliborne operations, drone and counter-UAS tactics in semi-mountainous terrain.

GARUDA–25

(Indo–French Bilateral Air Exercise)

Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France

India, France

November 2025

To enhance interoperability between the Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force through complex air operations, joint mission planning, strike and escort missions, and familiarisation with each other’s operational procedures in a realistic operational environment.

EKUVERIN–2025

(India–Maldives Joint Military Exercise)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (India)

India, Maldives

December 2025

To enhance interoperability and operational synergy between the Indian Army and Maldives National Defence Force in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations across jungle, semi-urban and coastal terrain, and strengthen regional security cooperation.

SURYAKIRAN–XIX (India–Nepal Joint Military Exercise)

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand (India)

India, Nepal

November–December 2025

To jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the UN mandate, enhance battalion-level interoperability in jungle warfare, counter-terrorism in mountainous terrain, HADR, medical response and integrated ground–aviation operations, while strengthening defence cooperation between the Indian Army and Nepal Army.

SAGAR KAVACH–02/25 (Coastal Security Exercise)

Maharashtra & Goa Coastline (India)

India

November 2025

To assess and enhance coastal security preparedness, prevent attacks on critical coastal installations, strengthen the multi-layered coastal security network, and improve inter-agency coordination and interoperability to counter maritime security threats including Anti-National Elements (ANEs).

AJEYA WARRIOR–25 (India–UK Joint Military Exercise)

Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan (India)

India, United Kingdom

November 2025

To enhance interoperability between the Indian Army and British Army through joint training in counter-terrorism operations under a UN mandate in a semi-urban environment, including joint mission planning, integrated tactical drills and simulation-based exercises.

GARUDA–25

(Indo–French Bilateral Air Exercise)

Mont-de-Marsan, France

India, France

November 2025

To enhance interoperability between the Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force through complex air combat scenarios, including air-to-air combat, air defence and joint strike operations, and to refine tactics, procedures and operational coordination in a realistic environment.

TRISHUL

(Tri-Services Exercise TSE-2025)

Creek & desert sectors of Rajasthan and Gujarat, and North Arabian Sea

India

November 2025

To enhance synergy and jointness among the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force by validating multi-domain integrated operational procedures, improving interoperability, network integration, joint ISR, Electronic Warfare and Cyber Warfare capabilities, and enabling joint effect-based operations.

MITRA SHAKTI–XI (India–Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise)

Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka (India)

India, Sri Lanka

November 2025

To jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the UN mandate, enhance interoperability during counter-terrorist operations through joint tactical drills such as raids, search and destroy missions, heliborne operations, drone and counter-UAS employment, and strengthen defence cooperation between the Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army.

MALABAR–2025 (Multilateral Naval Exercise)

Guam, Northern Pacific Ocean

India, USA, Japan, Australia

November 2025

To enhance coordination and interoperability among participating navies, conduct joint fleet operations including anti-submarine warfare, gunnery and flying operations, and demonstrate collective commitment to regional maritime security.

TRISHUL (Tri-Services Exercise TSE–2025)

Creek & desert sectors of Rajasthan and Gujarat, and North Arabian Sea

India

November 2025

To validate and synchronise multi-domain operational procedures among the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, enhance interoperability, network integration, joint ISR, Electronic Warfare and Cyber Warfare capabilities, and strengthen joint effect-based operations to improve national security preparedness.

JAIMEX–25 (Japan–India Maritime Exercise)

Sea phase in Western Pacific & Harbour phase at Yokosuka, Japan

India, Japan

October 2025

To enhance maritime interoperability between the Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force through advanced naval drills including anti-submarine warfare, missile defence, flying operations and underway replenishment, and to strengthen cooperation for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

SAMUDRA SHAKTI–2025 (India–Indonesia Bilateral Maritime Exercise)

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (India)

India, Indonesia

October 2025

To enhance interoperability, strengthen mutual understanding and tactical coordination between the Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy through joint maritime operations, and reinforce commitment towards peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

India–Republic of Korea Navy Bilateral Exercise (Inaugural Edition)

Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea

India, South Korea

October 2025

To enhance interoperability, mutual understanding, and tactical coordination between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy through harbour and sea phase exercises, cross-deck visits, cross-training, and professional exchanges, strengthening maritime partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.

KONKAN–2025

(India–UK Bilateral Naval Exercise)

Western coast of India

India, United Kingdom (with assets from Norway and Japan)

October 2025

To enhance interoperability and mutual understanding between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy through complex maritime drills including anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine operations, flying operations, and to strengthen strategic maritime partnership and regional stability.

PACIFIC REACH (XPR–25)

South China Sea & Shore Phase in Singapore

India, Singapore, Japan, Republic of Korea, 36+ other nations

September 2025

To enhance coordination and interoperability in submarine rescue operations, demonstrate global submarine rescue capabilities, conduct international drills including R3 multi-asset rescues, and showcase India’s Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) proficiency.

India–Hellenic Navy Bilateral Exercise (Maiden Edition)

Salamis Naval Base (Harbour Phase) & Mediterranean Sea (Sea Phase)

India, Greece

September 2025

To enhance interoperability and professional rapport between the Indian Navy and Hellenic Navy through maritime manoeuvres, VBSS operations, anti-submarine warfare, cross-deck helicopter operations, and joint tactical exercises, strengthening maritime security cooperation.

PACIFIC REACH–2025

Changi Naval Base, Singapore & South China Sea

India, Singapore, 40+ other nations

September 2025

To enhance global submarine rescue interoperability, streamline procedures, share best practices, and conduct multinational submarine intervention and rescue operations using DSRVs and specialised platforms.

ZAPAD–2025 (Multilateral Joint Military Exercise)

Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia

India, Russia (and other multilateral participants)

September 2025

To enhance military cooperation, improve interoperability, exchange tactics and procedures, conduct joint company-level operations in conventional and counter-terrorism environments, and strengthen defence collaboration between India and Russia.

MAITREE–XIV

(India–Thailand Joint Military Exercise)

Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi, Meghalaya

India, Thailand

September 2025

To enhance cooperation, interoperability, and mutual understanding between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army through company-level counter-terrorist operations, tactical drills, joint planning, and realistic validation exercises in semi-urban terrain.

YUDH ABHYAS–2025 (India–USA Joint Military Exercise)

Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA

India, USA

September 2025

To enhance cooperation, interoperability, and joint operational capabilities through tactical drills, heliborne operations, mountain warfare, UAS integration, live-fire exercises, and multi-domain training for UN peacekeeping and complex warfare scenarios.

BRIGHT STAR–2025

Egypt

India, USA, Egypt, and other friendly nations

August–September 2025

To enhance jointness, interoperability, and operational coordination among participating nations through live firing, command post exercises, short training exercises, and subject-matter expert interactions, strengthening regional peace, stability, and security.

BOLD KURUKSHETRA

(India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise)

Jodhpur, India

India, Singapore

July–August 2025

To enhance interoperability and joint training capabilities of both armies under a United Nations mandate through table-top exercises and computer-based wargames, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and mutual understanding.

TALISMAN SABRE 2025

Australia

19 nations including India, Australia, USA

July 2025

To enhance interoperability and joint warfare capabilities across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains; conduct live-fire drills, amphibious operations, and integrated field training; deepen military-to-military ties and strengthen regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

International Day of Yoga 2025

Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir (Northern Command)

India

June 2025

To promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of Armed Forces personnel; enhance discipline, focus, and inner strength; demonstrate the benefits of Yoga in operational readiness and holistic health; reinforce the global message of “One Earth, One Health.

SHAKTI VIII

Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France

India, France

June 2025

Enhance interoperability, operational coordination, and military-to-military connect; conduct joint operations in sub-conventional environment; rehearse tactical drills, share best practices, train on modern equipment, and strengthen professional camaraderie between Indian and French armies.

Cyber Suraksha

Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, India

India (national-level agencies & defence stakeholders)

June 2025

Bolster national cyber resilience; simulate real-world cyber threats; reinforce secure practices; test analytical and defensive cyber skills; integrate leadership with technical aspects through CISOs conclave and Table-Top Exercises.

Nomadic Elephant

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

India, Mongolia

June 2025

Enhance interoperability between Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces; operate as a combined task force in semi-conventional scenarios; train in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under UN mandate; strengthen military cooperation and regional peace and stability.

KHAAN QUEST

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

India and multiple international countries

June 2025

Prepare armed forces for multinational peacekeeping operations; enhance interoperability, joint planning, and tactical drills; train in high physical fitness, static/mobile checkpoints, cordon and search, civilian evacuation, counter-IED, combat first aid, and casualty evacuation; share best practices and strengthen military camaraderie.

NOMADIC ELEPHANT

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

India, Mongolia

May–June 2025

Enhance interoperability between Indian and Mongolian forces; conduct semi-conventional operations in semi-urban/mountainous terrain; platoon-level field training, endurance, reflex shooting, room intervention, small team tactics, rock craft; incorporate cyber warfare; share operational experience; strengthen regional security, peace, and defence cooperation.

HADR Exercise

(INS Sharda Deployment)

Maafilaafushi, Maldives

India, Maldives

May 2025

Enhance interoperability between Indian Navy and Maldives National Defence Force; focus on disaster response coordination, search and rescue, medical assistance, logistical support, joint drills, training, and community engagement; strengthen regional cooperation and preparedness for humanitarian challenges.

Desert Flag-10

Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE

India, Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, United States

April 2025

Conduct complex multinational air combat operations, exchange operational knowledge and best practices, enhance mutual understanding, interoperability, and strengthen military cooperation among participating nations.

DUSTLIK-VI

Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), India

India, Uzbekistan

April 2025

Conduct joint multi-domain sub-conventional operations in semi-urban scenarios, counterterrorism missions, joint planning, and air-ground integration; enhance interoperability, share best practices, and strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.

Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME)

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

India, Tanzania, Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa

April 2025

Strengthen regional maritime security, enhance multinational cooperation, share information and best practices, address challenges like piracy and trafficking, and foster long-term partnerships in the Indian Ocean region.

Tiger Triumph 2025

Kakinada & Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

India, United States of America

April 2025

Enhance tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capabilities, improve interoperability, jointmanship, and operational synergies between India and the US, and familiarise participants with each other’s techniques, procedures, and emerging technologies.

INDRA 2025

India-Russia waters

India, Russia

March-April 2025

Enhance naval interoperability, strengthen jointmanship, counter common maritime threats, promote global peace and stability, exchange best practices, and deepen understanding of operational doctrines between the two navies.

Tiger Triumph 2025

Visakhapatnam & Kakinada, India

India, USA

April 2025

Enhance interoperability, conduct combined all-domain operations in HADR, refine procedures from previous iterations, conduct joint maritime, amphibious, medical and humanitarian relief operations, share best practices, and strengthen bilateral defense partnership.

INIOCHOS-25

Andravida Air Base, Greece

15 countries including India

March–April 2025

Enhance international cooperation, train in combined air operations, refine tactics in complex air warfare scenarios, exchange operational best practices, strengthen interoperability among participating Air Forces, and bolster India’s strategic defense partnerships.

INDRA 2025

Off Chennai, Bay of Bengal, India

India, Russia

March–April 2025

Enhance naval interoperability, conduct advanced naval drills, exchange best operational practices, strengthen maritime cooperation and diplomatic ties, and reinforce the India-Russia strategic partnership.

VARUNA 2025

Indian Ocean (off India & France)

India, France

March 2025

Enhance naval interoperability and operational synergy, conduct multi-domain exercises (air, surface, sub-surface), refine tactical and operational capabilities, conduct anti-submarine and air defence drills, strengthen logistical cooperation, exchange best practices, and safeguard a free and secure maritime environment.

Bongosagar 25 & Indian Navy – Bangladesh Navy CORPAT

Bay of Bengal

India, Bangladesh

March 2025

Enhance naval interoperability, conduct coordinated surface and tactical operations, improve communication and information sharing, strengthen confidence and synergy between navies, and respond effectively to maritime security challenges under SAGAR initiative.

KHANJAR-XII

Kyrgyzstan

India, Kyrgyzstan

March 2025

Exchange best practices in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces operations, train in urban and mountainous high-altitude terrain, develop advanced Special Forces skills (sniping, building intervention, mountain craft), strengthen defence ties, and foster peace, stability, and security in the region.

TROPEX 2025

Indian Ocean (including Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, extending from North to South up to 35°S Latitude and West to East from Strait of Hormuz to Sunda & Lombok Straits)

India

Jan – Mar 2025

Validate Indian Navy’s operational concepts, assess theatre-level operational readiness, conduct amphibious, cyber, electronic warfare, and tactical phases; enhance integration and joint operations with Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard; ensure preparedness for multifarious maritime security challenges.

Desert Hunt 2025

Air Force Station Jodhpur, India

India

February 2025

Enhance interoperability, coordination, and synergy among Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force Special Forces; conduct airborne insertion, precision strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, urban warfare; validate joint doctrines and combat readiness under realistic conditions.

DHARMA GUARDIAN 2025

East Fuji Manoeuvre Training Area, Japan

India, Japan

February – March 2025

Enhance interoperability between Indian Army and Japan Ground Self Defence Force; conduct joint urban warfare, counter-terrorism operations under UN mandate; focus on physical fitness, joint planning, tactical drills, disaster response; strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and regional security.

International Fleet Review 2025 & Exercise KOMODO

Bali, Indonesia

Multinational (various countries, not specified)

February 2025

Showcase naval capabilities, enhance maritime interoperability, conduct multinational engagements, promote regional security cooperation, environmental conservation activities, and strengthen naval diplomacy under India’s SAGAR initiative.

CYCLONE-III

Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan, India

India, Egypt

February 2025

Enhance interoperability and jointness of Special Forces, exchange tactics and operational best practices, rehearse counter-terrorism operations in desert/semi-desert terrain, and strengthen military-to-military relations.

TROPEX-25

Indian Ocean Region (including Harbour & Sea phases)

India (Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard)

January – March 2025

Validate Indian Navy's core warfighting skills, enhance joint operations with other Services, test amphibious, cyber, electronic and conventional warfare capabilities, ensure integrated response to conventional, asymmetric, and hybrid threats, and safeguard national maritime security interests.

LA PEROUSE

Jakarta, Indonesia / South Eastern Ocean Region

India, Australia, France, UK, USA, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada

January 2025

Enhance maritime cooperation and situational awareness, conduct maritime surveillance, interdiction, air operations, multi-domain exercises (surface, anti-air, air-defence, cross-deck landings, tactical manoeuvres), improve interoperability, and strengthen coordination among like-minded navies in line with SAGAR vision.