The annual military exercise between India and the United States, ‘Yudh Abhyas 2025’, concluded in Alaska on September 15. The exercise lasted for two weeks, during which personnel underwent intensive joint training. The military exercise, which was first held in 2002, is a way to strengthen the defence cooperation between the Indian and the US Army.
The exercise started on September 1 with a formal opening ceremony. The last phase of the military exercise was focused on integrated operations involving infantry, artillery, aviation, electronic warfare, and counter-drone systems under a joint command structure. Besides this, live-fire manoeuvres and combined battle group operations were also conducted by each side during the exercise.
“It initially started as a platoon-level drill and has evolved into one of the most advanced bilateral exercises that India conducts with any country. Since 2002, #YudhAbhyas has grown from a platoon-level drill into one of the most advanced bilateral exercises India conducts with any partner nation,” wrote the Indian Embassy in the US, in a post on X.
“Distinguished Visitor Day on 11 Sept showcased live-fire manoeuvres & combined battle group operations. Senior officers praised the ease of & troops working side by side. The final phase saw integrated operations with infantry, artillery, aviation, electronic warfare & counter-drone systems under joint command.#YudhAbhyas2025", the post further added.
The soldiers were trained in situations of casualty evacuation, frostbite prevention, high-altitude physiology, and force health protection. The Joint artillery units carried out live-fire drills at the Yukon Training Area, including mortar exercises that tested precision, fire control, and communication systems.
The field training further included small-unit manoeuvres, tactical patrols, and terrain-specific drills to build familiarity with each other's procedures and equipment, as per the Embassy.
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