India US troops open Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Auli

Indian and US Army personnel participate in the 22nd edition of Yudh Abhyas 2026 at Auli, Uttarakhand on 15 September 2026, the latest iteration of the long running bilateral military exercise.

Indian Army and US Army troops train together at Auli in the high altitude terrain of Uttarakhand during the 22nd edition of Yudh Abhyas 2026 on 15 September 2026.

Major General Amaresh Gunjan, General Officer Commanding, 14 Infantry Division, Indian Army, and Colonel Benjamin Jackman, Commander, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, US Army, were present at the 22nd edition of Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Auli on 15 September 2026.

Colonel Benjamin Jackman, Commander, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, US Army, addressed personnel during the 22nd Yudh Abhyas 2026 at Auli, Uttarakhand on 15 September 2026.