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India-USA joint military exercise
Bikaner: The 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas-2024 commenced today at Foreign Training Node at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 9th to 22nd September 2024. Exercise ‘YUDH ABHYAS’ has been held annually since 2004, alternating between India and the USA.
This edition marks a significant increase in the scope and complexity of the joint exercise in terms of troop strength and equipment. The Indian Army contingent comprising 600 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of the Rajput Regiment along with personnel from other arms and services. The US contingent comprising of similar strength will be represented by the troops of 1-24 Battalion of Alaska based 11th Airborne Division of US Army.
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 UN Mandate.