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Defence
India and US troops conduct counter‑terror drills in Yudh Abhyas 2026
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 09:36 AM
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Indian and United States armed forces carried out joint counter‑terrorism exercises under the Yudh Abhyas 2026 programme.
Indian and American troops took part in a series of counter‑terrorism drills as part of the Yudh Abhyas 2026 exercise. The joint training focused on urban combat scenarios, intelligence sharing and coordinated response to terrorist threats.
Yudh Abhyas, an annual bilateral exercise between the two nations, aims to improve interoperability and tactical coordination of their armed forces. This year’s edition emphasized counter‑terror operations, reflecting shared concerns over regional security challenges.
Defence officials from both countries said the drills reinforce mutual trust and readiness to address emerging threats, underscoring the strategic depth of the Indo‑US defence partnership.
Yudh Abhyas, an annual bilateral exercise between the two nations, aims to improve interoperability and tactical coordination of their armed forces. This year’s edition emphasized counter‑terror operations, reflecting shared concerns over regional security challenges.
Defence officials from both countries said the drills reinforce mutual trust and readiness to address emerging threats, underscoring the strategic depth of the Indo‑US defence partnership.