Exercise Dharma Guardian
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: DD News
Context: The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian, a joint military exercise between India and Japan, is scheduled to take place at Mount Fuji, Japan.
About Exercise Dharma Guardian:
• Nations Involved: India and Japan
• Host Place: Mount Fuji, Japan
• Frequency: Biennial (every two years)
• Aim & Objectives: Enhance Military Cooperation: Strengthen bilateral defense ties and improve military-to-military relations. Urban Warfare & Counter-Terrorism Training: Conduct joint urban combat and anti-terrorism operations under UN guidelines. Interoperability Between Forces: Develop tactical synergy and joint planning between the two armies. Strategic Partnership Growth: Build on the momentum of high-level defense exchanges between India and Japan.
• Enhance Military Cooperation: Strengthen bilateral defense ties and improve military-to-military relations.
• Urban Warfare & Counter-Terrorism Training: Conduct joint urban combat and anti-terrorism operations under UN guidelines.
• Interoperability Between Forces: Develop tactical synergy and joint planning between the two armies.
• Strategic Partnership Growth: Build on the momentum of high-level defense exchanges between India and Japan.
About Mount Fuji:
• Location:
• Situated on Honshu Island, Japan, about 100 km southwest of Tokyo.
• Situated on Honshu Island, Japan, about 100 km southwest of Tokyo.
• Geographical Features: Highest Mountain in Japan: 3,776.24 meters (12,389 feet), making it Japan’s tallest peak. Active Stratovolcano: Last erupted in 1707-1708. Snow-Capped Cone: Covered in snow for five months of the year, making it a symbol of Japan. UNESCO World Heritage Site (2013): Recognized for its cultural and artistic influence. Sacred Site: One of Japan’s “Three Holy Mountains” (Sanreizan) alongside Mount Tate and Mount Haku.
• Highest Mountain in Japan: 3,776.24 meters (12,389 feet), making it Japan’s tallest peak.
• Active Stratovolcano: Last erupted in 1707-1708.
• Snow-Capped Cone: Covered in snow for five months of the year, making it a symbol of Japan.
• UNESCO World Heritage Site (2013): Recognized for its cultural and artistic influence.
• Sacred Site: One of Japan’s “Three Holy Mountains” (Sanreizan) alongside Mount Tate and Mount Haku.