Exercise YUDH ABHYAS 2024 | 11 Sep 2024
Recently, the 20th 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).