Classification of Indian Military Exercises

The Indian military exercises can be divided into three broad categories:

1. Domestic Exercise
2. Bilateral Exercise
3. Multilateral exercise

Domestic exercise – These exercises are designed to enhance internal engagements. They can be either inter-services or intra-services depending on their nature and application.

Here are some examples of domestic military exercises:

1. Operation Parakram (Army)
2. Seabird Project (Navy)
3. Iron Fist (Air Force)
4. Operation Brasstacks (Army)

Bilateral exercise – These exercises are conducted between India and another country.

The table below provides a comprehensive list of significant Indian bilateral military exercises.

Multilateral exercise – These exercises involve the military of more than one partner nation.

Below is a list of significant multilateral exercises conducted by the military:

Latest Significant Military Exercises – 2023

The table provided below lists the most recent versions of all important military exercises of India with other nations. Aspirants of the CSE exam are advised to refer to the details discussed below:

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Interesting Facts about the Indian Army for UPSC

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List of Indian Army Exercises – UPSC Notes:- Download PDF Here

Broadly speaking, the topic of India Army Exercises is covered under the bilateral relations of India, and also under the security section of the IAS Syllabus of GS 2 and GS 3 respectively. Therefore, aspirants should remember the names of these exercises while writing any answer that involves either of these sections.

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