Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 Latest News
The 5th edition of the Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
About Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026
- It is an annual joint military exercise conducted between India and Australia.
- It is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointmanship and operational coordination between the two armies while developing a common understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures for operations in island and coastal terrain.
- Theme: “Joint Sub-Conventional Operations in Island and Coastal Environment under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate”.
- Participation: The Indian Army contingent comprises troops from the Garhwal Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services,
- Focus: The training will focus on coordinated operations in coastal and island environments, surveillance and reconnaissance, protection of vital installations and response to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief contingencies.
- As a first, an observer delegation from New Zealand will also be participating in the exercise.
- Significance
- It will further strengthen military-to-military cooperation, interoperability and mutual trust between India and Australia.
- It will reinforce their shared commitment towards peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Source: PIB
Last updated on Nov, 2026
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