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India-UK Armies Launch Ajeya Warrior: Joint Counter-Terror Drills in Rajasthan

The Indian and British armies are launching their eighth joint exercise called Ajeya Warrior in Rajasthan. This biennial training focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban environments. The exercise reflects both nations' commitment to global peace and security under UN mandate. It follows recent successful naval exercises between India and the UK, showing growing defense cooperation.

Key Points: India UK Army Exercise Ajeya Warrior Rajasthan Counter-Terrorism

  • Eighth edition of biennial joint exercise between Indian and British armies
  • Conducted at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan from Nov 17-30
  • Focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban environments
  • Part of growing defense cooperation following recent Konkan naval exercise
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India-UK Army Exercise Ajeya Warrior to be conducted in Rajasthan, to strengthen joint counter-terrorism ops

Indian and British armies conduct joint counter-terrorism exercise Ajeya Warrior in Rajasthan to strengthen operational synergy under UN mandate.

"The exercise aims to strengthen operational synergy in joint Counter-Terrorism operations in semi-urban environment under Chapter VII of the UN mandate. - ADG-PI, Indian Army"

New Delhi, November 15

The 8th edition of the biennial joint bilateral exercise, 'Ajeya Warrior', between the Indian and British Army will be conducted from 17 to 30 November at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan, said Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG-PI) of the Indian Army.

In a post on X, it highlighted that the exercise aims to strengthen operational synergy in joint Counter-Terrorism operations in a semi-urban environment.

ADG-PI said on X, "Exercise AJEYAWARRIOR 2025. The 8th edition of the biennial joint bilateral Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR between the #IndianArmy and the #BritishArmy will be conducted from 17 to 30 November 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The exercise aims to strengthen operational synergy in joint Counter-Terrorism operations in semi-urban environment under Chapter VII of the #UN mandate. It reflects the shared commitment of #India and the #UnitedKingdom towards global peace and security, while further deepening #DefenceCooperation, camaraderie and mutual trust between both armies."

https://x.com/adgpi/status/1989268843680977010?s=20

According to an earlier release by the Ministry of Defence, the 7th edition of joint military exercise "AJEYA WARRIOR-23" between India and the United Kingdom was conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom in 2023.

The exercise aims at building positive military relations, imbibe each other's best practices and promote the ability to operate together while undertaking company-level sub-conventional operations in urban and semi-urban environments under UN mandate, in addition to developing inter-operability, bonhomie, camaraderie, and friendship between the two armies.

The army exercise comes shortly after India and the United Kingdom successfully held Exercise Konkan off the West Coast of India earlier in October this year.

The Indian Navy and Royal Navy bilateral Exercise Konkan-25 commenced on October 5, off the western coast of India. Over the past two decades, this exercise has grown significantly in scale and complexity, fostering enhanced interoperability and mutual understanding in maritime operations between the two navies.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the defense cooperation, I hope we're also focusing on indigenous defense manufacturing. We should aim to be self-reliant in defense technology rather than depending too much on foreign partnerships.
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Arjun K
Great to see India strengthening ties with traditional allies. The timing is perfect given the current security challenges. Semi-urban counter-terrorism training is exactly what our forces need in today's scenario.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in both countries, this partnership makes perfect sense. Both nations face similar security threats and can learn much from each other's approaches to counter-terrorism.
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Vikram M
Jai Hind! Our soldiers are the best in the world. Training with British forces will only make them better equipped to handle any threat to our nation's security. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Good to see continued defense cooperation between India and UK. The Konkan naval exercises last month and now Ajeya Warrior - shows the relationship is growing stronger across all military domains.

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