The 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced on 9 September, at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
- The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 9th to 22nd September 2024. Exercise YUDH ABHYAS has been held annually since 2004, alternating between India and the USA.
- The Indian Army contingent comprising 600 personnel is being represented by a battalion of the RAJPUT Regiment along with personnel from other arms and services.
- The US contingent comprising of similar strength will be represented by the troops of 1-24 Battalion of the Alaska based 11th Airborne Division of the US Army.
- Aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter terrorism operations in a sub conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
- The exercise will focus on operations in the semi-desert environment.
