Indian Army contingent has left for Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA, to take part in the 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas, the annual India–USA joint military exercise being held from September 1 to 14, 2025.
The contingent, drawn from a battalion of the Madras Regiment, will join American counterparts from the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment “Bobcats” of the Arctic Wolves Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division of the US Army.
The two-week-long exercise will take place at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, amid rugged and challenging terrain designed to simulate real-world combat conditions.
Personnel from both armies will jointly undertake tactical training. Subject-matter experts will also engage in discussions on advanced military domains.
The exercise includes:
- Heliborne operations and the use of surveillance resources and unmanned aerial systems.
- Rock craft, mountain warfare, casualty evacuation, and combat medical aid.
- Integrated drills involving Artillery, Aviation, and Electronic Warfare systems.
- Working groups focusing on UAS & Counter-UAS operations, information warfare, communications, and logistics.
The joint exercise aims to enhance interoperability, coordination, and mutual understanding between the two armies. It also strengthens preparedness for multi-domain challenges while focusing on United Nations peacekeeping operations.
The exercise will culminate in jointly planned tactical manoeuvres, including live-fire exercises and high-altitude warfare scenarios, reinforcing India–USA defence cooperation in diverse operational environments.
