India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-2024 Conducted in Pune, Maharashtra.

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The 3rd edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise "AUSTRAHIND-24" is being conducted at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra, from November 8 to November 21, 2024.


      - The exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation between India and Australia by improving the ability of both forces to work together in joint unconventional operations.

      - This annual exercise AUSTRAHIND was started in 2022 at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (MFFR) in Mahajan, Rajasthan. Since then, it has been conducted alternately in India and Australia.

      - The last edition of this exercise was held in Perth, Australia, in December 2023.

Main Points:-   (i) This year's drill is set in a semi-urban, semi-desert environment, reflecting conditions under Chapter VII of the United Nations (UN) mandate on peacekeeping operations.

      (ii) During the AUSTRAHIND-24 exercise, soldiers from both India and Australia engaged in social and cultural activities.

(iii) The Indian contingent, comprising 140 personnel from the DOGRA Regiment of the Indian Army and 14 members of the Indian Air Force, joins the Australian contingent of 120 personnel from the 13th Light Horse Regiment, 10th Brigade, 2nd Division of the Australian Army.
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