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The 7th edition of 'Dharma Guardian,' a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Japan's JGSDF, commenced on February 24, 2026, in Uttarakhand. Running until March 9, the exercise involves 120 personnel from each side, focusing on enhancing military collaboration and capabilities in semi-urban operations. Key training activities include establishing Temporary Operating Bases, Intelligence Surveillance, and Reconnaissance grid development, and House Intervention Drills, with an emphasis on integrating modern technologies.