India-Australia Joint Military Exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND 2025’ to Begin in Perth 13 october

The fourth edition of India-Australia joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 will begin in Perth, Australia, tomorrow. In a statement, the Defence Ministry said that an Indian Army contingent comprising 120 personnel departed yesterday to participate in the annual exercise that will conclude on 26th of this month. The Indian Army contingent is being led by a Battalion of Gorkha Rifles along with troops from other arms and services.
 
 
The Ministry said that the exercise is aimed at enhancing military cooperation, improving interoperability and providing a platform for participating armies to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in the domains of sub-conventional warfare in urban or semi-urban terrain.
The exercise will focus on joint company-level operations in open and semi-desert terrain, wherein troops will undertake missions ranging from joint planning, tactical drills and special arms skills.
 
 
It will offer a valuable opportunity to hone operational capabilities, integrate emerging technologies and operate jointly in a combat environment.
Participation in Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 will further strengthen defence cooperation and foster camaraderie between Indian and Australian Army troops.