16th India–US Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar begins at Bakloh
The 16th edition of the India–US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar began at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, on 24 February 2026 and runs until 16 March.
Summary
The 16th edition of the India–US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar began at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, on 24 February 2026 and runs until 16 March. India fields 45 Special Forces personnel and the US 12 Green Berets of the US Special Forces. The exercise focuses on joint special operations in mountainous terrain. The previous edition was held at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA, in November 2024.
Key facts
- Dates
- 24 February–16 March 2026
- Venue
- Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
- Edition
- 16th
- Contingents
- India 45; US 12 (Green Berets)
- Focus
- Special Forces operations in mountainous terrain
- Previous
- Idaho, USA, November 2024
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where is the 16th edition of the India–US Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar being held?
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Correct answer: B — Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
Vajra Prahar 2026 is at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, from 24 February to 16 March.
Where was the previous (15th) edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho
The previous edition was held at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA, in November 2024.