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Key Facts about Exercise Ajeya Warrior

The Ajeya Warrior exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between the Indian and UK armies, similar to other joint military exercises. The first edition took place in 2013, with the second and third editions held in 2015 and 2017, respectively.

The most recent Ajeya Warrior exercise, held in 2023, took place on Salisbury Plains in the UK. The earlier edition, the sixth, was conducted in India in 2021.

Objectives of the Exercise:

1. The exercise aims to train both armies in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.
2. It seeks to bolster strategic ties between India and the UK.
3. The participants gain valuable operational experience from the joint military training.

Defence Cooperation between India and the UK

India and the UK have shared a strategic partnership since 2004. Some notable points about their defence cooperation include:

1. In 2015, the Prime Ministers of both countries agreed on a new Defence and International Security Partnership to intensify their defence cooperation, which included coordination in cybersecurity, counter-terrorism and maritime security.
2. In 2018, the two countries signed 10 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on various topics, including a cyber-relationship framework, safe use of nuclear energy, and sharing of criminal records.
3. Both countries facilitate institutional dialogues mechanisms that cover various spheres including defence:
   • Strategic Dialogue at NSA-level
   • Defence Consultative Group at Defence Secretary-level
   • Cyber Dialogue
   • CounterTerrorism Dialogue
4. Joint exercises and wide-ranging exchanges are regularly conducted at all three services levels.

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Other Joint Exercises Between India & the UK

Konkan Exercise

1. This is a naval exercise conducted between India and the UK.
2. The exercise was first held in 2004.
3. The latest edition took place in 2021 on the English Channel, with the Indian Navy's INS Tabar participating.

Indradhanush Exercise

1. This is a joint air force exercise between India and the UK.
2. The fifth edition of the exercise was held on February 24, 2020, at the Air Force Station in Hindan, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
3. The theme for Indradhanush-2020 was Base Defence and Force Protection.

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