India-Australia Joint Military Exercise Austrahind Begins in Thiruvananthapuram
The 5th edition of the India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced on October 19, 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Approximately 120 personnel from both the Indian Army and the Australian Army are participating in the exercise, which will run until November 1, 2026. The training focuses on enhancing interoperability and operational coordination in coastal and island environments, with troops engaging in joint planning and tactical drills. This exercise aims to develop a common understanding of tactics and procedures under the theme of "Joint Sub-Conventional Operations in Island and Coastal Environment under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate."
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