Pune: The third edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2024, concluded today at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune. The Closing Ceremony was attended by Major General KTG Krishnan, General Officer Commanding, 36 RAPID, and Major General David Thomae, Commander, 2nd Australian Division. Both dignitaries addressed the contingents, lauding their exceptional efforts in training together, learning from each other’s best practices, and strengthening the bilateral military ties between India and Australia.
The exercise, which commenced on 8th November 2024, featured an intensive two-week training program aimed at enhancing cooperation and interoperability between the armed forces of the two nations.
The validation exercise, held from 19th to 20th November 2024, culminated in an outdoor exercise where Indian and Australian troops undertook joint simulated operations against rebel forces in a semi-urban environment. Key activities included the creation of a Temporary Operating Base, the establishment of an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance grid, heliborne operations, a raid, isolation of a hostile village, and a hostage rescue operation.
AUSTRAHIND 2024 marked a significant milestone in strengthening of India-Australia military relations, highlighting mutual confidence, trust and the exchange of best practices. This joint exercise underscores both nations’ commitment to global peace and stability, as well as their readiness to address multifaceted challenges in peacekeeping operations.
