India, US commence joint exercise exercise 'Ex Vajra Prahar 2022' in Himachal's Bakloh

India and the US commenced a military exercise named “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” in Himachal Pradesh’s Bakloh on Monday.

The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Himchal Pradesh's Bakloh on August 8, Monday. The US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and Special Tactics Squadron (STS) of US Special Forces and the Indian Army contingent is formed by drawing Special Forces personnel under the aegis of SFTS.

The Vajra Prahar series of joint exercise aims to share best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics, and also to improve inter-operability between the special forces of both nations.

This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the United States. The 12th edition was conducted at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington (USA) in October 2021.