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India‑Australia AUSTRAHIND 2026 Exercise Commences in Kerala
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 01:32 AM
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India and Australia have launched the AUSTRAHIND 2026 joint military exercise in Kerala, a key move to boost Indo‑Pacific security cooperation.
The AUSTRAHIND 2026 joint military exercise between India and Australia began today in Kerala, marking a significant step in Indo‑Pacific security cooperation.
The exercise, which will run for several weeks, involves naval, air force and army units from both countries conducting coordinated drills in the Indian Ocean region.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles opened the event, emphasizing the importance of interoperability and shared maritime security interests.
The first phase of the exercise will focus on maritime surveillance, anti‑piracy operations and joint search and rescue drills, with the two navies deploying frigates and patrol vessels off the coast of Kerala.
Officials said the exercise aims to strengthen tactical coordination and enhance readiness against regional security challenges.
The exercise, which will run for several weeks, involves naval, air force and army units from both countries conducting coordinated drills in the Indian Ocean region.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles opened the event, emphasizing the importance of interoperability and shared maritime security interests.
The first phase of the exercise will focus on maritime surveillance, anti‑piracy operations and joint search and rescue drills, with the two navies deploying frigates and patrol vessels off the coast of Kerala.
Officials said the exercise aims to strengthen tactical coordination and enhance readiness against regional security challenges.