Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026: India–US Special Forces Joint Military Exercise

Category: Defence & International Relations

  • Vajra Prahar is a joint military exercise between India and the United States.

  • It focuses primarily on Special Forces operations.

  • It enhances interoperability between the Indian Army Special Forces and U.S. Special Forces.

  • Training includes areas such as joint planning, combat tactics, special operations and interoperability.

  • The exercise reflects growing India–US defence cooperation.

  • It is distinct from Exercise Yudh Abhyas, which is a broader India–US Army exercise.

UPSC Focus: India–US, Special Forces, military exercises.