1/8: On 22 November 2023, an 81-member contingent from the Indian Armed Forces departed for Australia to participate in the second edition of Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23. / Image: ADGPI

2/8: The Indian Army contingent, consisting of 60 personnel from a Battalion of the GORKHA Rifles, is complemented by one officer from the Indian Navy and 20 personnel from the Indian Air Force. / Image: ADGPI

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3/8: The Australian Army contingent, with 60 personnel from the 13th Brigade, is joined by 20 members each from the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force. / Image: ADGPI

4/8: AUSTRAHIND-23 involves soldiers from the Australian Army’s 13th Brigade, Australian Air Force, and Australian Navy training alongside the Indian partners, fostering bilateral cooperation. / Image: ADGPI

5/8: Instituted in 2022, AUSTRAHIND is planned as an annual training event, alternating between India and Australia. / Image: ADGPi

6/8: The exercise involves multi-domain operations in urban and semi-urban terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations, focusing on peacekeeping operations. / Image: ADGPI

7/8: Participants rehearse tactics, techniques, for tactical operations. The curriculum includes sniper firing, joint operation of surveillance equipment, achieving situational awareness, and evacuation. / Image: ADGPI

8/8: AUSTRAHIND-23 plays a crucial role in promoting understanding between the Indian and Australian militaries, contributing to the strengthening of defense cooperation between the two friendly nations. / Image: ADGPI