The 16th edition of Vajra Prahar, a joint special forces exercise between the Indian Army and the US Army, is being held at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh from 23 February to 15 March 2026. The exercise aims to improve interoperability and share experience in special operations and counter-terrorism in mountainous terrain. Vajra Prahar is held alternately in India and the United States and is one of the key bilateral military engagements between the two armies.