Indian Army contingent departs for Indo-US Joint Military Exercise in Alaska

NEW DELHI: The 17th Edition of joint Military Training Exercise "Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021" will be conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, the United States from October 15 to 29, as part of the ongoing Indo-US Defence Cooperation.

The contingent, comprising of 350 personnel of an Infantry Battalion Group departed on October 14.

This will be the 17th Edition of the joint exercise which is hosted alternately between both countries.

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The previous version of this exercise was held at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner, Rajasthan in February 2021.

This exercise is another step in the growing military cooperation between the two countries.

The exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation, and interoperability between two Armies.

The exercise will culminate after a 48 hours long validation.

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