On November 22, 2023, an Indian Armed Forces contingent of 81 personnel departed for Australia to participate in the second edition of Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23.
- The exercise will take place in Perth, Australia, and is scheduled to continue until the 6th December 2023.
- The Indian Army contingent is comprised of 60 personnel from a Battalion of the GORKHA Rifles, while the Australian Army contingent consists of 60 personnel from the 13th Brigade.
- In addition to the Army, personnel from the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force will also participate, along with 20 personnel each from the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force on the Australian side.
- The main objectives of the exercise, as stated by the Ministry of Defence, include fostering a collaborative partnership, sharing best practices, promoting interoperability in multi-domain operations, and exchanging ideas through the joint rehearsal of tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting tactical operations.
Q.: Where will the AUSTRAHIND-23 joint military exercise be conducted?
- A. New Delhi, India
- B. Perth, Australia
- C. GORKHA Rifles, India
- D. 13th Brigade, Australia
Ans : B. Perth, Australia
