Yudh Abhyas

About Yudh Abhyas:

• It is a joint military exercise conducted annually between India and USA.
• It has been ongoing since 2004.
• It is designed to promote cooperation between the two militaries while sharing training, cultural exchanges, and building joint operating skills.
• The previous edition of the exercise was conducted at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA. 
• Yudh Abhyas 2024:
  • It marks the 20th edition of the exercise.
  • Location: Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan
  • It is designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen the operational capabilities of both forces.
  • It will feature a range of advanced military tactics and coordinated manoeuvres aimed at improving the readiness of both armies in high-stakes scenarios. 
  • It is going to feature one of the largest U.S. contingents at the exercise with around 600 personnel, and the U.S. Army is also set to deployStryker infantry vehicles and the M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System).
  • These advanced rocket systems, which have gained prominence for their use in Ukraine, can deliver precision strikes over extended ranges.

Q1: What is Exercise Vajra Prahar?

It is a joint exercise conducted between Indian Army and US Army Special Forces. It aims at sharing best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics.

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