New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) An Indian Army contingent comprising 120 personnel has departed for Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia, to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Australia joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025.
The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from October 13 to 26, a Defence Ministry statement said.
The Indian Army contingent that departed yesterday is being led by a battalion of Gorkha Rifles along with troops from other arms and services.
The annual Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 is aimed at enhancing military cooperation, improving interoperability and providing a platform for participating armies to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in the domains of sub-conventional warfare in urban and semi-urban terrain.
The exercise will focus on joint company level operations in open and semi-desert terrain, wherein troops will undertake missions ranging from joint planning, tactical drills and special arms skills. It will offer a valuable opportunity to hone operational capabilities, integrate emerging technologies and operate jointly in a combat environment.
This exercise will further strengthen defence cooperation and foster camaraderie between Indian and Australian Army troops, thereby reinforcing the spirit of collaboration and mutual trust.
