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The joint military exercise Ex SAMPRITI-X, held between India and Bangladesh, is currently making headlines. This exercise is being executed at the Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh, from 5th to 16th June 2022.
About Ex SAMPRITI-X
SAMPRITI is a crucial bilateral defence cooperation initiative, alternately conducted by India and Bangladesh. The primary objective of this endeavor is to bolster and broaden the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between the two armies.
Aim of the Exercise
At its core, Ex SAMPRITI-X is designed to solidify interoperability between the two armies and facilitate an understanding of each other’s tactical drills and operational techniques.
India’s Representation
In this joint exercise, India is being represented by a company-strength contingent from the DOGRA Regiment Battalion.
Significance of Ex SAMPRITI-X
The significance of Ex SAMPRITI-X extends beyond mere military training. Throughout the joint military exercise, both nations’ armies will share expertise in several simulated scenarios. These would include Counter Terrorism, Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief, and UN Peacekeeping Force under the United Nations mandate. This exercise will enable participants to grasp each other’s organisational structure and tactical exercises.
Other Military Exercises by India
India regularly partakes in military exercises with various countries to boost defence ties and improve military cooperation. Some of these joint military exercises include:
– ‘Garuda Shakti’ with Indonesia
– ‘Ekuverin’ with the Maldives
– ‘Hand-in-Hand’ with China
– ‘Kurukshetra’ with Singapore
– ‘Mitra Shakti’ with Sri Lanka
– ‘Nomadic Elephant’ with Mongolia
– ‘Maitree Exercise’ between India and Thailand
– ‘Vajra Prahar’ between India and the US
– ‘Yudh Abhyas’ between India and the US
– ‘Shakti Exercise’ between India and France
– ‘Dharma Guardian’ between India and Japan
– ‘Surya Kiran’ between India and Nepal
– ‘SIMBEX’ between India and Singapore
– ‘Exercise LAMITYE’ between India and Seychelles
These joint military exercises play an integral role in fostering better international relationships and strengthening India’s defence capabilities.
(Source: PIB)
