Yudh Abhyas-2024

The 20th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2024 began on September 9, 2024 at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. This year's drill, which runs Sept. 9-22, is the largest and most complex yet seen in Estonia.

Yudh Abhyas: ANNUAL EXERCISE BETWEEN INDIA AND USA

History and Objectives

• In India-USA context, Yudh Abhyas is an annual exercise which began in the year 2004.
• They generally happen in India and the USA thusly it presents a chance for combined trained and fortifies guard ties.
• This year's attendees include 600 personnel from RAJPUT Regiment and other army branches, as well as the 1-24 Battalion of the 11th Airborne Division from Alaska.

Aims and Focus Areas

• The main aim of the arrangements is to strengthen cooperation in UN-prescribed counter-terrorism operations.
• Activities range from joint mission planning to real-world counter-terrorism-like field training.

Benefits of the Exercise

• It leads a sharing of knowledge for tactics, military strategies, intact it builds teamwork and defense cooperation.
• The exercise also comprises air and logistics assistanc