Australian Army Chief Lt Gen Burr visits three Indian Army centres in Rajasthan
Belgaum/New Delhi: The annual ‘Exercise Dharma Guardian’ held between the Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Force concluded here today at the Foreign Training Node.
The 12-day drills that started on February 12, 2022, ended after intense joint military training.
The annual exercise strengthens India-Japan friendship and bilateral ties. The training advanced the professional and cultural knowledge of participants. The knowledge exchange and cooperation boost co-existence in the Indo-Pacific region.
The drills covered cross-training, combat readiness, demonstrations, firing at ranges, sports and cultural exchanges.
Participants from both countries shared their expertise on counter-terrorism operations and experiences in exploiting disruptive technologies like Drone and Anti-Drone weapons.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Australian Army [COAS ] Lieutenant General Richard Maxwell Burr AO, DSC, MVO, who is on a four-day visit to India that started on March 8, 2022, visited Longewala, Pokhran and Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
He complimented the robustness of the Indian soldier and his ability to operate in varied terrain and difficult conditions, across various spectrums of engagement.
Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, GOC, Desert Corp, received the Australian COAS on arrival at Longewala. They visited Longewala War Memorial in memory of the fallen heroes of the Indian Army in the Indo-Pak war of 1971.
The COAS paid homage to the fallen heroes and appreciated the efforts of the Indian Army in creating and maintaining the ‘War Memorial’ and establishing a bridge for the common man’s outreach to witness the values and valour of the Indian soldier.
COAS Lt Gen Burr witnessed a demonstration of indigenised weapons platforms executing operational manoeuvres in combined arms firing exercises involving Armour, Artillery, Infantry and Aviation assets during his visit to Pokhran Field Firing Ranges.
– global bihari bureau
