The third edition of the joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced today at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra. The exercise, scheduled from 8th to 21st November 2024, is a key annual event held alternately in India and Australia. The previous edition of AUSTRAHIND took place in Australia in December 2023.
Indian Contingent
Australian Contingent
Combat Conditioning and Tactical Training Phase
Validation Phase
Key Drills/Activities
Outcomes
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | INDIA- AUSTRALIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE AUSTRAHIND COMMENCES IN MAHARASHTRA |
Location | Foreign Training Node, Pune, Maharashtra |
Duration | 8th to 21st November 2024 |
Participants | India: 140 personnel (DOGRA Regiment + Indian Air Force) Australia: 120 personnel (13th Light Horse Regiment) |
Objective | Promote military cooperation between India and Australia Enhance interoperability in joint sub-conventional operations |
Focus Areas | Physical fitness, joint planning, joint tactical drills, counter-terrorism operations, and Special Heli Borne Operations |
Phases of the Exercise | 1. Combat Conditioning and Tactical Training Phase 2. Validation Phase |
Key Drills/Activities | Response to terrorist actions, territory capture, establishment of Joint Operations Centre, drones and counter-drone measures, search and destroy missions |
Expected Outcome | Share best practices in tactics and procedures Strengthen camaraderie and relations between both forces |
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