What happened:
On February 9, the Indian Army handed over 50 military utility vehicles to the Nepal Army at the India–Nepal border, reaffirming close defence ties between the two forces. The vehicles will be formally presented by the Indian Ambassador to Nepal at a ceremony in Kathmandu. Separately, the Indian Army also operationalised a 12-lane Infantry Weapon Training Simulator for the Myanmar Army at its Combat Forces School in Bahtoo, along with comprehensive training for personnel.
Why it matters:
The initiatives highlight India’s focus on defence capacity-building with neighbouring and friendly countries. They underscore New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening military cooperation, trust, and interoperability in South and Southeast Asia as part of its broader regional security engagement.
