The 9th edition of India-Nepal Combined Military Exercise Surya Kiran IX has commenced at Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
It will culminate on February 21, 2015. The 14-day-long combined battalion Level exercise is being conducted under the aegis of Panchshul Brigade of Central Command.
Key facts
In this edition, Indian Army is being represented by Infantry Battalion while from Nepalese Army, officers and troops of the elite Shree Rudra Dhoj Battalion are participating.
During Surya Kiran IX, both armies will focus on upgradation of practical and tactical skills by sharing each other’s experiences.
They will also focus on enhancing interoperability in Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare operations in mountain terrain.
In it special focus and emphasis will be laid on humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations which will include aviation and medical aspects.
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