India-US troops take part in annual bilateral exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' in Uttarakhand| Pics
India and United States took part in 'Yudh Abhyas' - an annual bilateral exercise between the militaries - that is spread over two weeks in Uttarakhand's Auli starting November 19. Images from the exercise were shared this week and show soldiers from both countries conducting mock humanitarian drills and disaster relief (HADR) ops, as well as medical aid and evacuations under combat conditions, and unarmed fighting skills. The venue for the exercises alternates every year; in 2021 it was held in Alaska in the US. "Overall, it has been a great learning experience. There has been sharing of best practices between both armies," Brig. Pankaj Verma said. The exercise also reflects strengthening of India-US defense ties and deepening of military cooperation at a time when both nations have a mutual interest in countering China.
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A US army soldier of 2nd Brigade of the 11th Airborne Division with his Indian counterpart of Assam Regiment, carrying their respective country flags take a break during Indo-US joint exercise or 'Yudh Abhyas' in Auli, Uttarakhand.(AP)
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Indian and US army conduct joint training in unarmed combat, rock craft, trap shooting & logistic procedures, among other exercises.(Twitter/Indian Army)
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US army soldier with Indian counterpart carries out a mock drill of bringing down an injured villager under HADR operations.(AP)
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A light-hearted moment showing the soldiers giving fist ups.(AP)
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A US army soldier of 2nd Brigade of the 11th Airborne Division slithers down from a zip line during HADR drills in Tapovan, Uttarakhand.(AP)
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