New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- Bearing the guiding ethos of "forging elite partnerships, strengthening shared resolve," the 16th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026, the flagship joint special forces engagement between the Indian Army and the United States Army, is set to commence on February 23 at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.

The high-intensity bilateral drill, aimed at enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination and combat readiness in complex operational environments, will continue till March 15.

In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information said, "The exercise is designed to deepen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability and joint operational readiness and enable the e...