Indo-US joint drill begins in Alaska
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, October 16
A 14-day military drill between India and the US has kicked off at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Alaska.
The exercise, ‘Yudh Abhyaas’, aims at honing joint operational skills of the two militaries in mountainous terrains and cold conditions. The training schedule includes joint activities in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
“The drill will help both armies undertake operations in mountainous terrain and cold climatic conditions under the ambit of the United Nations,” a statement of the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.
As many as 300 US Army soldiers belonging to First Squadron (Airborne) of the 40th Cavalry Regiment and 350 soldiers of 7 Madras Infantry Battalion Group of the Indian Army are participating in the exercise.
Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of US Naval Operations, and a high-level US delegation visited the Western Naval Command headquarters.
During a meeting with Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Western Naval Commander, the US team spoke about strengthening cooperation between the two navies, dealing with maritime challenges and enhancing collaboration.
