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The 3rd edition of joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune in Maharashtra.
Participants |
It is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Australia. |
Frequency |
Annual event, conducted alternately in India and Australia. |
Last Edition |
Conducted in Australia in December 2023. |
Aim |
To promote military cooperation between India and Australia through enhanced interoperability in joint sub-conventional operations under UN Chapter VII. |
Phases of the Exercise |
1. Combat Conditioning and Tactical Training Phase. 2. Validation Phase. |
Significance |
It will enable the two sides to share their best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures of conducting tactical operations. The exercise will also facilitate developing bonhomie and camaraderie between soldiers of both the sides. |
Exercise Name |
Description |
Frequency |
Participants |
AUSINDEX |
A naval exercise between India and Australia to enhance interoperability between the two navies. |
Biennial |
Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy |
PITCH BLACK |
An air exercise conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force in which India participates to enhance air combat interoperability. |
Every two years |
Indian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force |
SINGAEX |
A joint exercise between India, Singapore, and Australia aimed at enhancing military cooperation in peacekeeping operations and humanitarian efforts. |
Periodic |
Indian Army, Singapore Army, and Australian Army |
SLINEX |
A series of joint naval exercises between India and Sri Lanka, with Australian participation in certain years. |
Annual |
Indian Navy, Sri Lanka Navy, and occasionally the Royal Australian Navy |
INDO-PACIFIC ENDEAVOR |
An Australian-led multinational exercise that focuses on humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, with India as a key participant. |
Annual |
Australia, India, and other regional partners |
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Source:
PRACTICE QUESTION Q.India-Australia defense relations have witnessed significant growth in recent years, with both countries focusing on strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Critically examine the key areas of collaboration between India and Australia in the defense sector. (150 words) |
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