Summary
Over two weeks, troops will conduct rock‑climbing, drone surveillance, and endurance training to enhance mountain warfare capabilities.
Women officers participate in specialist roles, emphasizing inclusive cooperation between the armies.
Key Points
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Exercise dates: October 5 – 18, 2026.
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Location: Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, India.
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Participants: 46 Indian soldiers (including a Bhairav Battalion) and 46 United Arab Emirates soldiers (Mountain Infantry Battalion).
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Activities: joint planning, tactical drills, firing practice, surveillance grid setup, drone operations, rock climbing, obstacle training, and physical endurance.
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Objectives: improve interoperability, share tactics, and strengthen mutual cooperation in mountain environments.
New Words to Learn
12 wordsinteroperability
the ability of different forces to work together smoothly
mutual
shared by both sides
cooperation
working together for a common goal
mountain warfare
military training and operations that take place in high, rugged terrain
contingent
a group of soldiers sent from a country
battalion
a large unit made up of several companies of soldiers
specialist
someone with expert skills in a particular area
tactical
relating to plans for moving or fighting
drone
an unmanned aircraft used for observation or other tasks
surveillance
watching an area to gather information
endurance
the ability to keep going for a long time without tiring
procedures
the set steps that are followed to do something
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