Archive · 4 Sep 2025
India and US Troops Commence Yudh Abhyas Military Drill in Alaska
The United States and India are participating in a military exercise called Yudh Abhyas in Alaska.
Soldiers from both countries will train together for two weeks, practicing skills like heliborne operations and mountain warfare.
The training includes tactics for using drones, counter-drone strategies, and other combat skills.
They will work together for peacekeeping missions to improve their abilities and strengthen their relationship, even amidst trade disagreements.
It's like a practice session to become better at working together in different situations.
The 21st edition of the Yudh Abhyas exercise began on September 1 in Alaska.
The Indian Army contingent arrived at Fort Wainwright for the exercise.
Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division are participating from the US side.
Training includes heliborne operations, mountain warfare, and UAS/counter-UAS tactics.
The exercise aims to improve coordination for UN peacekeeping missions.
- Who
- Indian and US military personnel
- What
- Joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas'
- When
- September 1-14
- Where
- Fort Wainwright, Alaska
- Why
- Enhance interoperability and training
- Exercise Name
- Yudh Abhyas
- Location
- Fort Wainwright, Alaska
- Participants
- Indian and US Army
- Start Date
- September 1
- End Date
- September 14
- Focus
- UN peacekeeping and multi-domain challenges
Sources
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