India and US Begin 22nd Yudh Abhyas Military Exercise Across Two Terrains
India and the United States have commenced the 22nd edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas, a joint military drill conducted simultaneously in Rajasthan's desert and Uttarakhand's high-altitude terrain. Around 700 troops participate, focusing on enhancing interoperability, joint operations, and defense cooperation. Notably, this year introduces counter-drone warfare training using the US-made MLIDS system. The exercise runs until September 28, emphasizing diverse operational environments near the Pakistan and China borders.
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indiatvnews broke this story on 15 Sept, 04:57 am. Other outlets followed.