India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025

Why in news :

• The 21st edition of the India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas is being held at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA.

Key Points:-

• The exercise will run from 1st September to 14th September 2025.
• The Indian Army contingent has already arrived in the USA for participation.
• From India, a battalion of the Madras Regiment is taking part.
• From the US side, the 5th Infantry Regiment, also known as the “Bobcats,” is participating.
• This regiment is part of the Arctic Wolves Brigade Combat Team and comes under the 11th Airborne Division of the US Army.

Major Training Activities:

• This two-week joint exercise will provide training in various tactical operations.
• Activities include heliborne operations, use of surveillance assets and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), mountain warfare techniques, as well as the integrated use of artillery, aviation, and electronic warfare systems.

Expert Groups and Areas of Focus:

• During the exercise, both armies will operate several specialist working groups.
• These groups will focus on critical areas such as UAS and counter-UAS operations, information warfare, communications, and logistics.
• The exercise provides soldiers with an in-depth understanding of modern warfare in various domains.

Conclusion and Objective:

• The exercise will conclude with jointly planned and executed tactical operations, including live-fire drills and high-altitude warfare scenarios.
• The primary goal of this joint military exercise is to enhance capabilities for UN peacekeeping missions and strengthen the tactical preparedness of both armies to face multi-domain challenges.