Dehradun, Oct. 6 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 5 Oct: The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise 'Mountain Guardian 2026' commenced today at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia. The exercise, being conducted from 5 to 18 October, aims to enhance interoperability, mutual understanding and cooperation, with a focus on Mountain Warfare.

A total of 92 personnel, with equal representation from both Armies, are participating in the exercise. The Indian Army contingent comprises troops from a Bhairav Battalion, while the UAE Army contingent comprises troops from a Mountain Infantry Battalion. Women officers and combatants from both armies are also participating in the exercise across specialist roles.

During the exercise, troops will undertake...