Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The United States is participating with India in Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, the 22nd edition of the bilateral military exercise. The exercise commenced on September 9, 2026, and is being conducted in a two-theatre format across Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. Indian and US troops are training in diverse operational environments, including desert and high-altitude terrain. The exercise covers precision and long-range firing, mountain warfare, air mobility, command-post operations, live-fire exercises, and counter-drone training. Indian forces are deploying systems such as Pinaka, K9 Vajra, and M777, while the US Army is fielding HIMARS and AH-64E Apache helicopters.