Army contingent departs for India-U.S. joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2025’ in Alaska

A contingent of Indian Army soldiers is heading to Alaska this month for a joint military exercise with the United States, marking an intensification of defense coordination between the two nations as both seek to counter China's growing assertiveness across Asia. The biennial "Yudh Abhyas" drills, now in their 21st iteration, signal New Delhi's willingness to deepen its military ties with Washington at a moment when geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific have reached a fever pitch. The exercise underscores how quickly India has transformed from military non-alignment to becoming one of America's most strategically crucial partners in containing Beijing's regional ambitions.

The Hindu·Sep 2