India and the US are gearing up for the 20th iteration of Yudh Abhyas, the joint army exercise scheduled for September. It will be followed by the 28th edition of the Malabar naval exercise comprising the US, Indian, Australian and Japanese navies. None of this suggests a dip in relations. Not only will this Yudh Abhyas be larger with double the number of troops - 600 each from both - but the US Army is likely to bring the Stryker armoured vehicle so it can be tested at high altitude before talks on co-production get serious.
The security of the waters in the Gulf of Oman is crucial to the interests of all countries and requires collective efforts to maintain. The Chinese forces participating in this exercise are from the PLA s 45th escort task force in the Gulf of Aden. China actively engages in international security cooperation and makes contributions, which demonstrates our responsible image as a major nation.
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