Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Yudh Abhyas 2026: India-US Begin Joint Military Exercise
India and the United States have started a large army training exercise.
It is called Yudh Abhyas.
Soldiers from both countries are practicing how to work together.
They are training in mountains and other difficult areas.
The exercise includes learning about Integrated Battle Groups.
These groups combine different kinds of soldiers and military equipment.
The armies will also practice using drones and autonomous systems for finding and watching targets.
About 1,200 personnel are taking part, with equal numbers from India and the United States.
The 22nd edition of Yudh Abhyas began Tuesday at training sites in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.
About 1,200 personnel, including 600 from each country, are participating in the exercise.
The drill focuses on Integrated Battle Groups, infantry operations and warfare in mountainous and semi-mountainous terrain.
Drones, autonomous systems, contemporary weapons and long-range precision fires are among the technology-focused training areas.
Major General Amaresh Gunjan and Colonel Benjamin Jackman addressed the opening ceremony at Auli.
- Who
- The Indian Army and United States Army, with about 600 personnel from each country, are participating.
- What
- The 22nd Yudh Abhyas joint military exercise is training the armies for integrated operations, mountain warfare and technology-enabled missions.
- When
- The exercise began on Tuesday; the articles identify it as the 22nd edition and one article labels it Yudh Abhyas 2026.
- Where
- The exercise is being held at the Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Bikaner.
- Why
- It aims to improve the armies’ ability to conduct joint operations in mountainous and semi-mountainous terrain and to use emerging military technologies.
- Exercise
- Yudh Abhyas, the 22nd India-US joint military exercise
- Participants
- Approximately 1,200 personnel, including 600 from each side
- Locations
- Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand and Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan
- Main focus
- Integrated Battle Groups, infantry-dominated operations and mountain warfare
- Technology
- Drones, autonomous systems, contemporary weapon systems and long-range precision fires
- Opening ceremony
- Addressed at Auli by Major General Amaresh Gunjan and Colonel Benjamin Jackman
- Previous edition
- Held at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, United States
