AJEYA WARRIOR-25
Why in news?
The eighth edition (AJEYA WARRIOR-25) commenced on November 17, 2025, at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan and will continue until November 30, 2025.
About
- Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR is a biennial joint military training exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the British Army, first initiated in 2011.
- The primary focus of this exercise is on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban environments, conducted under a United Nations mandate.
- Training activities include brigade-level joint mission planning, integrated tactical drills, simulation-based training, and company-level field exercises.
Objectives and Significance
- Facilitates deep exchange of operational experiences and combat skills between India and the UK.
- Strengthens military collaboration, as well as professional ties and mutual trust between the two countries.
- Supports regional stability and peacekeeping, focusing on interoperability and readiness for UN-mandated operations.
- Reinforces joint capabilities to respond to modern security threats, especially terrorism in semi-urban settings.
This exercise plays a crucial role in strengthening defense ties, operational synergy, and mutual trust between the Indian and British armed forces.
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