New Delhi, Mar 5, March 6 -- The seventh edition of the India-Japan Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN is in full swing at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. The exercise commenced on 24 February 2026 and will continue till 09 March 2026, further consolidating the military cooperation between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in view of shared security challenges and the evolving threat of global terrorism.This edition includes 120 personnel each from both sides. The JGSDF contingent is represented by troops from the 32nd Infantry Regiment, while the Indian Army contingent is represented by the Ladakh Scouts.Commencing with integration and orientation activities on the first day, the exe...