The joint military exercise between India and the UAE, Mountain Guardian 2026, commenced on October 5th, focusing on mountain warfare. The drills will continue until October 18th.
The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise, titled 'Mountain Guardian 2026', officially started today at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. This joint exercise is scheduled to run from October 5th to the 18th and focuses on enhancing interoperability, mutual understanding, and cooperation, with a primary emphasis on Mountain Warfare. The Indian Army and the UAE Army are participating equally in this exercise. For the Indian contingent, troops have been deployed from a High Altitude Warfare School, while the UAE Army contingent comprises soldiers from a Mountain Infantry Battalion. The participation includes women officers and combatants from both sides across various specialist roles. During the exercise, troops will engage in joint planning, tactical drills, firing practices, surveillance grid establishment, drone operations, physical endurance training, rock climbing, obstacle training, and integrated field exercises. The training also incorporates technology-enabled operations and the exchange of tactics, techniques, and procedures relevant to challenging mountainous terrain. This exercise serves as a platform for both armies to share professional experience, enhance tactical proficiency, and exchange best practices in operational procedures. Ultimately, it aims to strengthen military-to-military cooperation between India and the UAE and reinforce the bonds of friendship and trust between the two nations.
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