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India, U.S. begin annual military drill in north India

20 sourcesUpdated 15 Sept 2026, 12:42 pm Coverage regionsIndia · Rajasthan
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The annual Yudh Abhyas exercise has started in northern India.

About 600 personnel from each country are taking part in the drills.

The exercise is being held at Auli in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan field firing range in Rajasthan.

Officials say the drills focus on interoperability, mountain warfare, and integrated battle groups.

Why it mattersThe exercise can affect defense cooperation, regional readiness, and how both militaries test new tactics.
More context

The exercise also includes drones, autonomous systems, and discussion of multi-domain warfare.

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What coverage agrees on

All of the reporting agrees that the 22nd edition of Yudh Abhyas has begun, with India and the U.S. conducting the exercise in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. The coverage also agrees that the drills involve about 600 personnel from each side and emphasize interoperability and new technology.

What is changing or disputed

What the exercise will specifically produce is not detailed in the supplied reporting, beyond its stated training goals. The reports also leave open how the technology and multi-domain warfare discussions will be reflected in the drills themselves.

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Neutral reporting says India and the U.S. have commenced the annual Yudh Abhyas exercise in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. It notes that about 600 personnel from each country are involved and that the training is aimed at improving interoperability and joint capabilities. The coverage also points to focus areas including integrated battle groups, mountain terrain, drones, and autonomous surveillance systems. One report says the opening ceremony has taken place, while another names the officials who inaugurated the drill.

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Anadolu Ajansı Neutral framing Reported

Joint India-US military exercise commences in Northern India

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India and the United States have commenced their annual joint military exercise named Yudh Abhyas in the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. According to the Indian Defense Ministry, six hundred personnel from each nation are participating in the twenty-second edition of the drills. Officials stated the exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability, utilizing integrated battle groups in mountainous terrain, and incorporating new technologies such as drones and autonomous systems for surveillance.

Deccan Herald Neutral framing Reported

Yudh Abhyas 2026 | India, US armies begin two-week joint drill in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan

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The Deccan Herald reports that the armies of India and the United States have started a two-week joint military exercise named Yudh Abhyas 2026, conducted simultaneously at Auli in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan field firing range in Rajasthan. According to sources and military officials, the drill involves six hundred soldiers from each side focusing on mountain warfare, advanced technology, and counter-unmanned aircraft systems. Sources state that the exercise serves as a core foundational pillar for army-to-army interoperability between the two nations.

News On AIR Neutral framing Reported

India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas begins in Uttarakhand

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News On AIR reports that the opening ceremony of the twenty-second edition of the India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas has taken place in Uttarakhand. The Defence Ministry stated that the simultaneous drills at Auli and the Mahajan Field Firing Range aim to enhance joint military capabilities, strengthen interoperability, and facilitate the exchange of best operational practices. The report notes that the training features drones, autonomous surveillance systems, and discussions on multi-domain warfare between subject matter experts from both armies.

Pragativadi Neutral framing Reported

22nd India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas Begins in Auli and Rajasthan

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Pragativadi reports that the twenty-second edition of the India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas has officially commenced at the Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The publication notes that the bilateral exercise features six hundred personnel from each side and was inaugurated by Major General Amaresh Gunjan and Colonel Benjamin Jackman. According to the report, the exercise is designed to enhance joint military capabilities with a focus on Integrated Battle Groups and technology infusion.

thehindu.com Neutral framing Reported

India-U.S. armies begin ‘Yudh Abhyas’ with focus on technology, interoperability

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The Hindu reports that the 22nd edition of the annual India-U.S. joint military exercise named Yudh Abhyas has commenced in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. According to a Union Ministry of Defence statement, about 600 personnel from each nation are participating to enhance interoperability and joint military capabilities in mountainous and semi-mountainous terrains. The publication notes a primary focus on integrating emerging technologies, such as drones and autonomous systems, alongside discussions on multi-domain warfare between the two armies.

ThePrint Neutral framing Reported

India-US hold 22nd edition of joint military exercise Yudh Abhyaas with focus on tech ‘infusion’

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ThePrint reports on the start of the 22nd edition of the Yudh Abhyas joint military exercise between India and the US, highlighting a special focus on technology infusion. The article states that 600 personnel from each country are taking part across simultaneous locations in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. It further details the historical evolution of the exercise since 2004, outlines other bilateral and multilateral military engagements between the two nations, and mentions that military cooperation has persisted despite earlier tariff tensions.

The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

India, US begin 22nd Yudh Abhyas in Auli; 600 troops each to take part

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The Times of India reports that the 22nd edition of the India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas has begun at the Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. According to the publication, six hundred personnel from each army are participating in drills aimed at enhancing joint combat capability, interoperability, and the exchange of operational practices in varied terrain. The report notes that technology, drones, and autonomous systems will feature prominently during the exercises.

The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Indo-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 begins in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan simultaneously

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The twenty second edition of the India and United States joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas began on Tuesday at Auli in Uttarakhand and simultaneously at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The opening ceremony was addressed by Major General Amaresh Gunjan and Colonel Benjamin Jackman to six hundred participating personnel. According to a defence ministry release, the exercise aims to enhance joint military capabilities, interoperability, and planning for mountainous and semi-mountainous terrain operations with a focus on technology infusion.

theindianawaaz.com Neutral framing Reported

India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas begins in Uttarakhand

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The opening ceremony of the 22nd edition of the India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas took place in Uttarakhand, with simultaneous activities at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The Defence Ministry reported that the exercise is designed to improve joint military capabilities, interoperability, and operational practices in mountainous terrain. The training program includes the use of drones, autonomous systems, and the demonstration of contemporary weapon systems along with expert discussions on multi-domain warfare.

MillenniumPost Neutral framing Reported

India-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ gets underway

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The Yudh Abhyas joint military exercise between Indian and US armies commenced on Tuesday to strengthen interoperability and bilateral defence ties. The opening ceremony for the 22nd edition occurred at the Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand, while events also run concurrently at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The Indian defence ministry stated that the exercise focuses on integrated battle groups in mountainous terrain, technology infusion, drone surveillance, and the demonstration of modern weapon systems.