US EditionArmy contingent departs for India-U.S. joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2025’ in Alaska
The two-week joint exercise enhances interoperability focusing on multi-domain operations and United Nations peacekeeping readiness, involving 1,200 troops from India and the US Army's Arctic Wolves Brigade.
- Held from August 25 to 29, 2025, Converge Capsule-II showcased the Indian Army's Military-Civil Fusion drive across Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, organised by Southern Command headquarters and the Territorial Army Directorate.
- Framed as a 'Whole of Nation' effort, organisers said the event emphasised integrated approaches to national security, technological advancement and resource optimisation with industry leaders in defence manufacturing and IT, academics and Civil Administrative Services, aiming to accelerate indigenous defence innovation under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- Participants engaged in interactive sessions and field demonstrations that included Civil Administrative Services, prominent academic institutions, and leading industry partners in the five-day programme, with organisers signalling new MoUs and pilot projects.
- Organisers argued the event cements a longer-term shift toward civil–military integration, building on prior efforts and reinforcing India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat push amid regional geopolitical tensions.
- Looking beyond Converge, Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 validated combat readiness in Kameng region, Arunachal Pradesh, while Yudh Abhyas 2025 will pair the Madras Regiment battalion with the US 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment from September 1 to 14.
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