Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Exercise Suryakiran is a bilateral military training exercise conducted between India and Nepal, aimed at strengthening cooperation and interoperability between their armed forces. The 19th edition of the exercise commenced in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, continuing the tradition of alternating locations each year. Launched in 2011, this annual exercise allows both armies to engage in joint drills, share operational expertise, and enhance coordination in mountain warfare and other tactical operations. Such exercises play a key role in reinforcing defence diplomacy, fostering mutual trust, and promoting regional security in the strategically important Himalayan region.