Daily Current Affairs / India and Australia Launch 4th Edition of Joint Military Exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND 2025’ in Perth
Category : Defense Published on: October 15 2025
India and Australia commenced the fourth edition of their joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 on 13 October 2025 at Irwin Barracks in Perth. Around 120 Indian troops, led by a battalion of Gorkha Rifles, are participating in the exercise. The drill focuses on enhancing interoperability and operational readiness between the two armies through company-level joint operations in urban and semi-urban terrains. It includes training in joint planning, tactical drills, and special arms skills. The two-week exercise, running until 26 October, aims to strengthen defence cooperation and camaraderie between India and Australia, further boosting trust and partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent visit to Australia, highlighting the rapid growth of strategic ties between the two nations.
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