India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024

Описание: India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024

The 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The exercise conducted from 9th to 22nd September 2024. Exercise YUDH ABHYAS has been held annually since 2004, alternating between India and the USA.

Video: Indian Defence Ministry/ Indian Army

This edition marks a significant increase in the scope and complexity of the joint exercise in terms of troop strength and equipment. The Indian Army contingent comprising 600 personnel represented by a battalion of the RAJPUT Regiment along with personnel from other arms and services. The US contingent comprising of similar strength represented by the troops of 1-24 Battalion of the Alaska based 11th Airborne Division of the US Army.

Aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter terrorism operations in a sub conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The exercise focus on operations in the semi-desert environment.

Tactical drills rehearsed during the exercise include joint response to a terrorist action, joint planning and combined field training exercises that simulate real-world counter-terrorism missions.

Exercise YUDH ABHYAS enable both sides to share best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures of conducting joint operations. It facilitates developing inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between the two armies. The joint exercise also enhance defence cooperation, further augmenting bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.