The field training component of the India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 has officially commenced in Alaska, marking a significant step in the deepening defence cooperation between the two nations.
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Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Arctic), 11th Airborne Division conduct pre-fire checks on a M119 Howitzer
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Soldiers from the Indian Army and U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division pose for a photo around an M119 Howitzer
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A U.S. Army artilleryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Arctic), 11th Airborne Division prepares an M119 howitzer during a live-fire event as part of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025
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Indian Army and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct weapons training during the exercise
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Indian and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct an artillery familiarization class
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Indian Army and U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Arctic), 11th Airborne Division conduct mortar familiarization training
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Indian Army soldier using Carl Gustaf 84 mm recoilless rifle during Exercise Yudh Abhyas
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Arctic) and Indian Army soldier observe hands-on training of the Carl Gustaf 84 mm recoilless rifle