Joint Special Forces exercise “ Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at Bakloh ( Himachal Pradesh) between India and which country?

· The 13th Edition of the Indo - US Joint Special Forces exercise “ Ex Vajra Prahar 2022 ” commenced at the Special Forces Training School ( SFTS ) , Bakloh ( Himachal Pradesh ). · The US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1st Special Forces Group ( SFG ) and Special Tactics Squadron ( STS ) of US Special Forces and the Indian Army contingent is formed by drawing Special Forces personnel under the aegis of SFTS . · The Vajra Prahar series of joint exercise aims to share best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics as also to improve inter - operability between the Special Forces of both the Nations . · This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the United States . · The 12th edition was conducted at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington ( USA ) in October 2021 .