Exercise Yudh Abhyas Latest News
Recently, an Indian Army contingent has departed for Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA, to participate in the 21st edition of the Exercise Yudh Abhyas.
About Exercise Yudh Abhyas
- It is the joint military exercise held between India and USA.
- The Indian contingent, comprising personnel from a battalion of the Madras Regiment is taking part in this exercise.
- Over two weeks, troops will rehearse a spectrum of tactical drills including heliborne operations, employment of surveillance resources and unmanned aerial systems, rock craft, mountain warfare, casualty evacuation, combat medical aid and the integrated use of Artillery, Aviation and Electronic Warfare systems.
- In addition, subject-matter experts from both armies will conduct working groups on critical domains such as UAS and Counter-UAS operations, information warfare, communications and logistics.
- The exercise will culminate in jointly planned and executed tactical manoeuvres, ranging from live-fire exercises to high-altitude warfare scenarios, with a focus on improving capabilities for United Nations peacekeeping operations and strengthening preparedness for multi-domain challenges.
Other Exercises between India and USA
- Army:Â Vajra Prahar
- Navy: MALABAR (Multilateral)
- Air Force: Cope India, Red Flag (Multilateral)
Source: PIB
Exercise Yudh Abhyas FAQs
Q1: What is the Yudh Abhyas exercise?
Ans: Yudh Abhyas is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army.
Q2: What is the aim of the Yudh Abhyas?
Ans: The primary objective of Yudh Abhyas is to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the two armies.
