- The 19th edition of “Yudh Abhyas” will be conducted from September 25 to October 8 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and the Indian Army contingent comprises 350 personnel.
- Chief of Defence Staff visits Karwar Naval Base & aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
- Chief of the Naval Staff attends the 25th International Seapower Symposium in United States
NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, SEPT 24
Indian and US armies are going to participate in joint military exercise “Yudh Abhyas” in Alaska, the Defence Ministry announced on Sunday.
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The theme of the exercise is “Employment of an Integrated Battle Group in Mountain/Extreme Climatic Conditions” under Chapter VII of United Nations mandate As per the ministry, the lead battalion from the Indian side is from the Maratha Light Infantry, and the 1-24 Infantry Battalion of 1st Brigade Combat Team will participate from the US side.
The 19th edition of “Yudh Abhyas” will be conducted from September 25 to October 8 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and the Indian Army contingent comprises 350 personnel. An annual exercise conducted jointly by the Indian Army and the United States Army, the previous edition of the exercise was conducted in Auli, Uttarakhand in November 2022, the official added.
IG AK Harbola, TM, Cdr @IndiaCoastGuard Reg (NW) visited HQ DHQ-15 Units on 22-23 Sep 23
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A Defence Ministry official said that both sides will practice a series of tactical drills to enhance interoperability in conducting UN peacekeeping operations. Personnel from both sides will also hold detailed discussions to share their experiences and best practices. A command post exercise and expert academic discussions on selected topics will also form part of the schedule.
The scope of the field training exercise includes validation of Integrated Battle Groups against hostile forces at the brigade level, integrated Surveillance Grid at the brigade/battalion level, employment of heliborne/ airborne elements and force multipliers, validation of logistics and casualty management during operations, evacuation and combat medical aid and other aspects as applicable to high altitude areas and extreme climatic conditions, the official added.
The Defence Ministry official said that the exercise will also involve exchange of views and best practices in drills on a wide spectrum of combat skills including combat engineering, obstruction clearance, mine and IED warfare.
“Ex Yudh Abhyas-23” will facilitate both armies to mutually learn from each other and further strengthen the bonds between them .
Chief of Defence Staff visits Karwar Naval Base & aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the Naval Base at Karwar and aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on September 23, 2023. He assessed the progress of critical infrastructure, accommodation and other strategic initiatives at the Naval Base.
Gen Anil Chauhan, #CDS visited the Karwar Naval Base #KTKNA & reviewed the ongoing & upcoming infrastructure development projects under #ProjectSeabird.
He was briefed by the Director General & interacted with the Project Team.
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The CDS interacted with the senior officers of Karwar Naval Area and Project Seabird. He underscored the importance of establishing the base as a forward-thinking and adaptable one, ensuring its readiness for future challenges with the ability to remain relevant and responsive to the evolving security concerns.
Chief of the Naval Staff attends the 25th International Seapower Symposium in United States
Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) attended the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) in the United States from 19 – 22 Sep 23.
Adm R Hari Kumar #CNS, during the 25th ISS met Adm Lisa Franchetti, Ag CNO, @USNavy & VAdm Charles B Cooper, Commander NAVCENT, @US5thFleet.
Discussions on enhanced defence engagements & collaborative #maritimesecurity, & shared commitment to Free, Open & Inclusive #IndoPacific. https://t.co/sdaniyeSVL pic.twitter.com/BOopaaTLD0— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) September 24, 2023
ISS is conducted by the US Navy at US Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and provides the opportunity to engage with the FFCs towards the shared vision of enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
The CNS also held bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the ISS with his counterparts from various countries including the USA, Australia, Egypt, Fiji, Israel, Italy Japan, Kenya, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Singapore & UK.
The extensive engagements during the visit are a demonstration of the Indian Navy’s steadfastness towards realising the vision for a Free Open and Inclusive Indo-Pacific and International Rules-Based Order.
During the visit extensive deliberations were also held towards exploring greater IN-USN operational engagements at bilateral and multilateral exercises such as the Malabar, RIMPAC, Sea Dragon and Tiger Triumph. Regular Subject Matter Expert exchange also takes place between both the Navies to institutionalise interoperability in various fields.
At the ISS the CNS spoke extensively about the challenges of Human Resource Management, with specific reference to recruitment and retention of trained personnel and India’s initiatives towards addressing these through the Agnipath Scheme, empowering women and driving the Indian Navy into a gender-neutral force.
The visit of the CNS to the US provided a significant opportunity for Apex Level Navy to Navy engagements for deepening bilateral cooperation as well as engaging with diverse partners across the Indo-Pacific.
