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.
About Mount Fuji:
- Location:
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- 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.
