India, Australia troops train for coastal, island warfare in AUSTRAHIND 2026
Indian and Australian army troops are actively participating in joint combat drills at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, designated Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026. This exercise, featuring approximately 240 servicemen including 120 from each country and a New Zealand observer team, is crafted to boost operational synergy with specialized activities such as combat swimming, ambush…
The fifth edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026, which took place from October 19 to November 1, brought together Indian Army’s Garhwal Rifles and Australia’s 13th Infantry Brigade for joint combat drills across jungle, island, and coastal terrain. Held at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the 14-day exercise involved approximately 240 personnel, with 120 soldiers each from the Indian Army and the Australian Army.
This edition of the exercise, themed "Joint Sub-Conventional Operations in Island and Coastal Environment under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate", aimed to enhance interoperability and operational coordination between the two armies, focusing on tactical proficiency and combat readiness in island and coastal environments. The training activities included combat swimming, ambush drills, drone manoeuvring, and physical conditioning, allowing personnel from both armies to exchange operational experience and best practices.
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