India-US Joint Military Training 'Yudh Abhyas-2024'

Why in the news?

• Recently, the joint military training of India and America 'Yudh Abhyas-2024' started.
• It will be organized from 9 to 22 September at the Foreign Training Center in Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.
• This is the 20th edition of the joint military training 'Yudh Abhyas'
• In this edition, the scope of the joint exercise has increased in terms of military strength and equipment.
• The Indian Army is represented by a battalion of the Rajput Regiment as well as personnel from other branches and departments.
• The US Army is represented by soldiers of 1-24 Battalion of the 11th Airborne Division based in Alaska.
• The tactical exercises to be conducted during this war training include joint response to terrorist action, joint planning and joint field training exercises.
  • This will help in anti-terrorism missions.
• ‘Yudh Abhyas’ will provide an opportunity to both sides to share best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures for conducting joint operations.
• It will help in developing interoperability and camaraderie between the two armies.
• The joint exercise will also enhance defence cooperation, thereby further enhancing bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.

Yudh Abhyas:

• This exercise has been conducted alternately between India and the US every year since 2004.
• The aim of this joint exercise is to enhance the combined military capability of both sides to conduct counter-terrorism operations in sub-conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
• This exercise focuses on operations in semi-desert environment.