India appears to be aiming to strengthen cooperation with Japan in the defense field. China continues to have tense relations over its borders and is increasing its influence over neighboring countries.
This was the fifth joint training exercise between the Indian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, with 40 participants from each unit. The Indian Army is said to have extensive experience and high capabilities in counter-terrorism operations, and conducted operations such as suppressing hidden terrorists and training to break into buildings. The exercise was held for two weeks until the 9th at a training facility in the desert area of Rajasthan state in western India.