Archive · 9 Dec 2025
India, Nepal armies conclude Surya Kiran-XIX wargame
The Indian and Nepalese armies recently finished a big practice exercise called Surya Kiran-XIX in Pithoragarh, India.
This exercise lasted two days and involved 334 soldiers from each country.
They practiced working together to fight terrorism using special tools like drones and smart surveillance.
The leaders from both armies watched and approved the final practice.
They even planted a 'Tree of Friendship' to show their strong bond and teamwork.
This exercise helps both countries get better at working together in tough situations.
The 19th edition of the Indo-Nepal joint military exercise Surya Kiran-XIX concluded in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
The exercise involved 334 personnel from each country, primarily from the ASSAM Regiment (India) and DEVI DATTA Regiment (Nepal).
The focus was on validating joint Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for Counter-Terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
Advanced technologies such as drones, AI-enabled surveillance, and secure battlefield communications were integrated into the exercise.
The DGMOs of both armies planted a 'Tree of Friendship' to symbolize the enduring partnership between India and Nepal.
- Who
- Indian and Nepalese armies
- What
- Concluded the Surya Kiran-XIX joint military exercise
- When
- December 9, 2023
- Where
- Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To validate joint Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for Counter-Terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter
- Exercise Name
- Surya Kiran-XIX
- Location
- Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
- Duration
- Two days
- Indian Contingent
- 334 personnel (ASSAM Regiment)
- Nepal Contingent
- 334 personnel (DEVI DATTA Regiment)
- Focus
- Counter-Terrorism operations under UN Charter Chapter VII
- Technologies Used
- Drones, AI-enabled surveillance, unmanned logistics platforms, advanced day/night sights, secure battlefield communications