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India-Australia military cooperation

Overview

The fifth edition of the India-Australia Joint Military Exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2026, began on October 19 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The exercise, scheduled to conclude on November 1, involves approximately 120 personnel from the Indian Army, including the Garhwal Rifles, and the Australian Army’s 13 Brigade.

The training focuses on ‘Joint Sub-Conventional Operations in Island and Coastal Environment under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate.’ Objectives include improving interoperability, surveillance, reconnaissance, and coordinated operations in coastal and island terrains. Drills also cover the protection of vital installations and responses to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief contingencies. Notably, an observer delegation from New Zealand is participating in the exercise for the first time.

Entities

US Army · Garhwal Rifles · Australian Army · Yudh Abhyas · Ministry of Defence

Timeline

8 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
India and Australia launch AUSTRAHIND 2026 military exercise
India and Australia have launched the AUSTRAHIND 2026 military exercise in Kerala, focusing on coastal and island operations, surveillance, and disaster relief coordination.
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Sources

breakingdefense.com · defence-industry.eu · defencedirecteducation.com · devdiscourse.com · dvidshub.net · indiandefensenews.in · militaryleak.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · tripurastarnews.com