Source: TH
Context:
The 19th edition of the India-Nepal joint military exercise, SURYAKIRAN-XIX, concluded at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise reflects long-standing military cooperation and aims to enhance regional security and counter-terrorism preparedness.
Key Highlights of the Exercise
- Validation Exercise: A two-day battalion-level exercise at the Foreign Training Node, witnessed and validated by DGMOs of India and Nepal, Lieutenant General Manish Luthra and Major General Anup Jung Thapa.
- Focus Areas: Joint tactics, techniques, and procedures for counter-terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
- Technological Integration: Utilised ISR drones, precision-targeting systems, advanced day/night weapon sights, AI-enabled surveillance feeds, unmanned operational/logistics platforms, and secure battlefield communication systems.
