Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 8 (ANI): The India-US joint training exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' commenced on Monday at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.
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BIKANER: The 16th edition of the Indo-US joint military training exercise Yudh Abhyas commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in the western sector of Rajasthan on Monday.
Brigadier Mukesh Bhanwala, Commander of the 170 Infantry Brigade of the Indian Army, welcomed the US contingent at the firing range and impressed upon both the armies to achieve optimum cohesion and interoperability during the exercise.
He laid stress on the importance of free exchange of ideas, concepts and best practices between the troops and the necessity to learn from each other s operational experiences, defence spokesperson Lt Col Amitabh Sharma said. The exercise will enrich both the contingents from each other s rich experience in counter-insurgency operations. Besides counter-insurgency operations, exchange of experiences in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief will also be a part of the exercise, the spokesperson said in a statement.
"The India-US joint training Exercise Yudh Abhyas commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges on Monday with an opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the national flags of both countries amidst the playing of the national .
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