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Yudh Abhyas 2026: 22nd India-US Army Exercise Begins

12 September 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYYudh Abhyas 2026:22nd India-USArmy ExerciseBegins12 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Indian Army and the US Army kicked off the 22nd round of their joint drill Yudh Abhyas on 9 September 2026.

Key facts

  • Edition: 22nd.
  • Start date: 9 September 2026.
  • Locations: Auli (Uttarakhand) and Bikaner (Rajasthan).
  • Participants: Indian Army and US Army (bilateral).

Focus and format

  • Themes: operational readiness, interoperability and new battlefield technology.
  • Activities: a command post exercise, a field training exercise and a live-fire display.

Exam angle

  • Exercise name: Yudh Abhyas.
  • Partner country: United States.
  • Host sites: Bikaner and Auli.

Test yourself

1. Yudh Abhyas is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and which country's army?

It is held with the US Army.

2. Which edition of Yudh Abhyas began on 9 September 2026?

The notes say the 22nd edition began.

3. Where was Yudh Abhyas 2026 held, according to the notes?

It began in Bikaner, Rajasthan and Auli, Uttarakhand.

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