Exercise YUDH ABHYAS 2024

• 11 Sep 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, the 20^th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.

• Exercise YUDH ABHYAS has been held annually since 2004, alternating between India and the USA.
• This year's exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in a semi-desert environment. The aim is to enhance joint military capability and cooperation under Chapter VII of the United Nations(UN) Charter.
  • Chapter VII of the UN charter provides the framework for the Security Council to take enforcement action, including determining threats to peace and taking non-military and military measures to maintain or restore international peace and security.
• Major Exercises Between India- USA: Ex VAJRA PRAHAR (Army), SALVEX (Indian Navy), Cope India (Air Force) and Malabar Exercise (Quadrilateral naval exercise of India, USA, Japan and Australia).

Source: Major Military Exercises of India