The 16th edition of Indo-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ will begin in Rajasthan from February 8 and it will be concluded in February 21, 2021.
About Yudh Abbhyas 2021
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The exercise will be held near the India-Pakistan border.
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It will be held with the aim of enhancing the cooperation and interoperability between the armies of India and USA.
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The exercise will also focus on the counter-terrorism operation in accordance with the mandate of United Nations.
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The drill between India and USA will be held in the backdrop of the five days drill between air forces of India and France in Rajasthan in January 2021.
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The bilateral training exercise of the two armies will be held at the Foreign Training Node in the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges.
Who will represent the Armies?
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Indian Army will be represented by the 11th Battalion of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles which is the part of the South Western Command.
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US Army will be represented by the troops of 2nd battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment. These troops belong to the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Respective brigade headquarters will also represent the army along with the troops.