An Indian Army contingent comprising 120 personnel has departed for Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia, to participate in the fourth edition of the India–Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025, scheduled to be held from 13 to 26 October 2025.
The Indian contingent is being led by a Battalion of the Gorkha Rifles, accompanied by troops from various arms and services of the Indian Army.
Exercise AUSTRAHIND, an annual bilateral military exercise, is designed to enhance defence cooperation, improve interoperability, and provide a platform for the two armies to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures in the field of sub-conventional warfare, particularly in urban and semi-urban terrain.
This year’s edition will focus on joint company-level operations in open and semi-desert terrain, including joint mission planning, tactical drills, and special arms training. The exercise will also enable both forces to hone operational capabilities, integrate emerging technologies, and operate jointly in a realistic combat environment.
Participation in Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 underscores the growing strategic partnership and mutual trust between India and Australia. The exercise will further strengthen defence cooperation and foster camaraderie between the two armies, reinforcing the shared commitment to regional peace, stability, and collaboration.