भारत-नेपाल "सूर्य किरण" सैन्य अभ्यास

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• The 18th edition of the India-Nepal joint military exercise “Surya Kiran” commenced at Saljhandi, Nepal, from December 31, 2024, to January 13, 2025. 

Key features:

• The exercise, taking place at the Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi in the Shivalik ranges of Western Nepal, will be conducted till January 13.

• Theannual training event is conducted alternatively in the two countries.

• It will focus on enhancing "operational preparedness, aviation aspects, medical training, and environment conservation", through which the troops will "enhance their operational capabilities, refine their combat skills and strengthen their coordination to operate together in challenging situations."

Objective of the exercise:

• The exercise aims to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare, counter-terrorism operations in mountains and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief under the United Nations Charter.

• It aimsto enhance interoperability, primarily in the fields of Counter Terrorism (CT) Operations.

• "Exercise Surya Kiran” signifies the strong bond of friendship, trust and common military linkages that exist between India and Nepal.

• It will focus on enhancing "operational preparedness, aviation aspects, medical training, and environment conservation", through which the troops will "enhance their operational capabilities, refine their combat skills and strengthen their coordination to operate together in challenging situations."