India and the US on Sunday started their “Yudh Abhyas” navy train in Alaska, with over 300 troopers from both sides taking part within the coaching.
As a part of the “ice-breaking session”, the detachments took half in kabaddi and volleyball matches, and a light-hearted snowball combat at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage.
#Watch | As a part of the ‘ice-breaking actions’, the Indian Army contingent and the US contingent participated in pleasant matches of Kabaddi, American Football and Volleyball at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska (US).
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“Yudh Abhyas” is the longest-running joint navy coaching and protection cooperation effort between the 2 armies. The earlier version of the train passed off in February on the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner.
The Indian contingent within the 15-day lengthy train includes 350 personnel from an infantry battalion group of the Indian Army.
“This exercise is another step in the growing military cooperation between the two countries. The aim of the exercise is to enhance understanding, cooperation and interactivity between the two armies,” the Army stated, in accordance with information company PTI.
India-US protection ties have strengthened over time. In June 2016, the US designated India as a “major defense partner”. The two nations have additionally signed main protection and safety agreements over time, together with a Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016, which seeks to alternate one another’s bases for restore and replenishment of provides to their militaries. Allows for use and on the similar time offers deep safety. Cooperation.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
