Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Yudh Abhyas 2025: India, US Begin Military Drills in Alaska
India and the United States are holding a military exercise called Yudh Abhyas in Alaska.
Soldiers from both countries are practicing working together.
The exercise includes training in areas like moving by helicopter, fighting in the mountains, and using drones.
They are also practicing tactical drills.
The exercise will include artillery live-fire exercises and cultural events.
The goal is to help both armies get better at working together.
This year's event takes place in the US.
The exercise is happening amidst a trade dispute.
The 21st Yudh Abhyas exercise has begun in Alaska.
The exercise includes soldiers from the US 11th Airborne Division and the Indian Army's Madras Regiment.
Troops will train in heliborne operations, mountain warfare, and tactical drills.
The exercise aims to improve bilateral readiness and interoperability.
The exercise is taking place amidst strained diplomatic relations due to tariffs.
- Who
- Indian and US troops
- What
- Joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas
- When
- September 1-14, 2025
- Where
- Fort Wainwright, Alaska
- Why
- To enhance bilateral readiness and interoperability
India's Perspective
US Perspective
Trade Relations
India's Perspective
India is facing strained relations due to US tariffs.
US Perspective
The US imposed tariffs, creating a strain in diplomatic ties.
- Exercise Name
- Yudh Abhyas 2025
- Participating Countries
- India and United States
- Location
- Fort Wainwright, Alaska
- Duration
- September 1-14
- Indian Contingent
- Battalion from Madras Regiment
- US Contingent
- 11th Airborne Division and 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment
- Focus
- Heliborne operations, mountain warfare, UAS/counter-UAS, tactical drills
Sources
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