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Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Udarshakti is a bilateral exercise that is being held between India and Malaysia.

Detailed explanation-2: -This joint military exercise is unique as it is for the first time that the Armed Forces of Malaysia and India held all three joint exercises in a year. In May 2022, Joint Naval Exercise Samdura Laksamana was conducted, and in August 2022, Joint Air Exercise Udara Shakti and now Joint Military Exercise.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yudh Abhyas 2021 is the 17th edition of this bilateral joint military exercise between India and the USA. The exercise is hosted alternately by the two countries since 2004. The training and exercises in Yudh Abhyas occur at Battalion level. The joint planning of Yudh Abhyas takes place at Brigade level.

Detailed explanation-4: -India - Malaysia joint military Exercise “Harimau Shakti -2022” commenced at Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia on 28th November and will culminate on 12th December 22. Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI is an annual training event between the Indian and Malaysian Army which is being conducted since 2012.

Detailed explanation-5: -The exercise will be conducted over five days from 16 to 20 January 2023 and will witness advanced air defence exercises, tactical manoeuvres, surface firings, underway replenishment and other maritime operations.