Goa, Nov. 1 -- The India-Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 concluded in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, on November 1 after 14 days of intensive joint training and operational drills. The fifth edition involved approximately 240 personnel, with 120 soldiers each from the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles and Australia's 13th Brigade. Training covered jungle, island and coastal operations, maritime and air insertions, combat manoeuvres and drone operations. The Indian Navy and Kerala Fire and Rescue Services also participated, focusing on disaster response, rescue operations and casualty evacuation to strengthen coordination and interoperability.

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