MalayalamNewsableKannadaKannadaPrabhaTeluguTamilBanglaHindiMarathimynation
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • linkedin
  • Latest News
  • India
  • Biography
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Trending
  • Sports
  • Webstories
  • India Untold
  • Photos
  • Home
  • News
  • India News
  • Yudh Abhyas: 14-day Indo- US exercise to focus on joint training on counter-insurgency environment

Yudh Abhyas: 14-day Indo- US exercise to focus on joint training on counter-insurgency environment

The bilateral drill also assumes significance in the backdrop of recent developments on northern borders and conveys the strategic posture of the two nations as well as an enhanced upward trajectory in Indo-US relations

2 Min read
Team MyNation Asianet News
Published : Feb 09 2021, 01:01 PM IST
Share this Photo Gallery
  • FB
  • TW
  • Linkdin
  • Whatsapp
14
<p>India and the United States today commenced their 16th edition of bilateral military exercises Yudh Abhyas at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner of Rajasthan.<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p>The opening ceremony witnessed unfurling of the national flags of both countries amidst playing of the national anthems.</p>

<p>India and the United States today commenced their 16th edition of bilateral military exercises Yudh Abhyas at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner of Rajasthan.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>The opening ceremony witnessed unfurling of the national flags of both countries amidst playing of the national anthems.</p>

India and the United States today commenced their 16th edition of bilateral military exercises Yudh Abhyas at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner of Rajasthan.
 

The opening ceremony witnessed unfurling of the national flags of both countries amidst playing of the national anthems.

24
<p>The drill will culminate on February 21.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 14-day exercise would focus upon joint training on counter-insurgency environment under United Nations mandate.<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drill is being held days after the air forces of India and France had a five-day joint exercise in Rajasthan last month.</p>

<p>The drill will culminate on February 21.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>The 14-day exercise would focus upon joint training on counter-insurgency environment under United Nations mandate.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>The drill is being held days after the air forces of India and France had a five-day joint exercise in Rajasthan last month.</p>

The drill will culminate on February 21. 
 

The 14-day exercise would focus upon joint training on counter-insurgency environment under United Nations mandate.
 

The drill is being held days after the air forces of India and France had a five-day joint exercise in Rajasthan last month.

34
<p>On February 6, a contingent of 270 US soldiers arrived at Suratgarh in Rajasthan, where they were welcomed by Indian Army's 170 Infantry Brigade Commander Brig Mukesh Bhanwala.<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Army's platforms like newly-inducted indigenous Advance Light Helicopter WSI 'Rudra', Mi-17, Chinooks and BMP-II mechanised infantry combat vehicles while the US Army's Stryker vehicles will participate in the exercise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On February 6, a contingent of 270 US soldiers arrived at Suratgarh in Rajasthan, where they were welcomed by Indian Army's 170 Infantry Brigade Commander Brig Mukesh Bhanwala.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>Indian Army's platforms like newly-inducted indigenous Advance Light Helicopter WSI 'Rudra', Mi-17, Chinooks and BMP-II mechanised infantry combat vehicles while the US Army's Stryker vehicles will participate in the exercise.&nbsp;</p>

On February 6, a contingent of 270 US soldiers arrived at Suratgarh in Rajasthan, where they were welcomed by Indian Army's 170 Infantry Brigade Commander Brig Mukesh Bhanwala.
 

Indian Army's platforms like newly-inducted indigenous Advance Light Helicopter WSI 'Rudra', Mi-17, Chinooks and BMP-II mechanised infantry combat vehicles while the US Army's Stryker vehicles will participate in the exercise. 

44
<p>"The exercise will enrich both the contingents from each other's rich experience in counter-insurgency operations," Rajasthan-based defence spokesman Lt Col Amitabh Sharma said.<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bilateral drill is being held in India also assumes significance in the backdrop of recent developments on northern borders, and conveys the strategic posture of the two nations as well as enhanced upward trajectory in Indo-US relations.</p>

<p>"The exercise will enrich both the contingents from each other's rich experience in counter-insurgency operations," Rajasthan-based defence spokesman Lt Col Amitabh Sharma said.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>The bilateral drill is being held in India also assumes significance in the backdrop of recent developments on northern borders, and conveys the strategic posture of the two nations as well as enhanced upward trajectory in Indo-US relations.</p>

"The exercise will enrich both the contingents from each other's rich experience in counter-insurgency operations," Rajasthan-based defence spokesman Lt Col Amitabh Sharma said.
 

The bilateral drill is being held in India also assumes significance in the backdrop of recent developments on northern borders, and conveys the strategic posture of the two nations as well as enhanced upward trajectory in Indo-US relations.

Team MyNation
About the Author
Team MyNation
 
Recommended Stories
Top Stories
Asianet
Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • linkedin
  • Andriod_icon
  • IOS_icon
  • About Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • CSAM Policy
  • Complaint Redressal - Website
  • Compliance Report Digital
  • Investors
© Copyright 2025 Asianxt Digital Technologies Private Limited (Formerly known as Asianet News Media & Entertainment Private Limited) | All Rights Reserved