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हिन्दी — Read in HindiDefence diplomacy and exercises
India's defence partnerships and joint military exercises.
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Exercise Khaan Quest
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Khaan Quest is a multinational peacekeeping exercise in Mongolia that began in 2003 as a US and Mongolia exercise and became multinational in 2006.
What changed
20 Jun 2026Briefnewly addedA 40 member Indian Army contingent from the Jat Regiment joined the 23rd edition, held from 20 June to 3 July 2026 near Ulaanbaatar. News On AIR, 20 Jun 2026: Indian Army contingent leaves for Mongolia to participate in Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Exercise Pitch Black
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Pitch Black is a multinational air combat exercise of the Royal Australian Air Force, held in northern Australia.
What changed
20 Jul 2026Briefnewly addedThe Indian Air Force sent four Rafale fighters and two C-17 transports, refuelled in the air by an IL-78 tanker, to the 2026 edition, from 20 July to 7 August. It brought together about 100 aircraft from Australia and 19 partner nations. It was the Rafale's first Pitch Black and India's fourth participation, after 2018, 2022 and 2024. News On AIR, 20 Jul 2026: Exercise Pitch Black 2026: IAF Rafales arrive in Australia for air combat exercise (opens in a new tab)
ASEAN India Maritime Exercise
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The ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME) is a naval exercise of the Indian Navy and the navies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
What changed
29 Sep 2026Briefnewly addedThe second edition of the exercise was held in the Philippines; the first was held in 2023. It supports maritime cooperation under the Act East Policy and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific. News On AIR, 29 Sep 2026: Indian, ASEAN navies participate in second ASEAN India Maritime Exercise in Philippines (opens in a new tab)
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- India and Indonesia · on Southeast Asia and Act East
Indonesia is India's maritime neighbour: Sabang, at the tip of Sumatra, lies about 90 nautical miles from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, at the western mouth of the Malacca Strait.