(a) whether the Government proposes to carry out joint military exercise with Japan in the near future; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with its strategic importance for the region?
(a) whether the Government proposes to carry out joint military exercise with Japan in the near future; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with its strategic importance for the region?
MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) & (b): The Joint Naval Exercise MALABAR between India and the United States was expanded last year to include Japan on a regular basis. This exercise is held annually. Such exercises help in enhancing defence cooperation and understanding concept of operations of each other to learn best practices.
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