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Detailed explanation-1: -What is the significance of Dharma Guardian? The exercise is held in the backdrop of the security challenges that India and Japan face due to global terrorism.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Japan. A joint military exercise, EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022, between India and Japan was conducted at Foreign Training Node, Karnataka from 27 Feb-10 March 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains Q. ‘Dharma Guardian’ is a Defence Exercise conducted between the Armed Forces of which countries? Notes: ‘Dharma Guardian 2022’ is an annual military training exercise being conducted in India since 2018 between Indian and Japanese Army.

Detailed explanation-4: -The JIMEX series of exercises began in 2012 with a special focus on maritime security cooperation between India and Japan. Its last edition was conducted in October 2021 in the Arabian Sea.

Detailed explanation-5: -India and Japan to hold joint air exercise Veer Guardian 2023. The exercise aims to enhance strategic ties and defence cooperation between the two nations. Indian air assets to take part in Veer Guardian 2023 include four Su-30 Sukhoi MKI, two C-17 and one Il-78 tanker aircraft.