Jammu, Sept. 20 -- Four Indian Army dogs - Rice, Victor, Zac and Rowdy - have earned their place in the spotlight at Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, the ongoing joint military exercise between India and the United States, showcasing to American troops just how central trained military dogs have become to specialized combat operations.
As part of the exchange programme with the US Army, the four dogs took part in high-intensity drills including room intervention and rappelling - tactical skills that demand not just physical agility but split-second coordination with their handlers. The demonstrations gave US personnel a close look at how these dogs are trained, how they move through confined and hostile spaces, and how seamlessly they integrate ...