As per the Army, the 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 will focus on operations in the semi-desert environment, Army added.Tactical drills to be rehearsed during the exercise include joint response to terrorist action, joint planning and combined field training exercises that simulate real-world counter-terrorism missions.”Exercise Yudh Abhyas will enable both sides to share best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures for conducting joint operations. It will facilitate developing interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between the two armies. The joint exercise will also enhance defence cooperation, further augmenting bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.”, Army said. This is the 20th edition of the Annual Exercise which alternatively is held in the USA and India. The 19th edition was conducted in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA. The previous Indian edition of the Exercise was conducted in a high altitude setting in Auli, Uttarakhand, India in November 2022.
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