New Delhi: A contingent of the Indian Army comprising of 350 personnel of an Infantry Battalion Group departed for the "Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021" in Alaska in the United States. This will be the 17th Edition of joint Military Training Excercise "Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021" will be conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska (USA) from October 15 to 29, 2021. The exercise is a part of the ongoing Indo-US Defence Cooperation.
Exercise Yudh Abhyas is the largest running joint military training and defence cooperation endeavour between India and the USA. This edition of the joint exercise alternately by both countries.
The previous version of this exercise was held at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner, Rajasthan in February 2021. This exercise is another step in the growing military cooperation between the two countries.
The exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between two Armies. The joint exercise will focus on Combined Arms Manoeuvres in cold climatic conditions and is primarily aimed at sharing tactical level drills and learning best practices from each other. The exercise will culminate after a 48-hour long validation.
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