
Indian and Australian military personnel at the 4th edition of AUSTRAHIND exercise at Irwin Barracks in Perth.
The 4th edition of India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND-2025, commenced on Monday at Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia.
The exercise, being held from October 13 to 26, seeks to enhance interoperability, joint planning, and execution capabilities between the two armies across diverse operational environments.
According to the Indian Army, this year’s edition focuses on counter-terrorism operations in urban and semi-urban terrain, reflecting the evolving nature of modern conflict. The exercise will also feature scenarios inspired by United Nations peacekeeping operations, offering realistic simulations that demand close coordination, adaptability, and swift decision-making in complex multi-national settings.

The exercise will also feature scenarios inspired by United Nations peacekeeping operations.
As the exercise unfolds, participating troops will undertake a series of tactical manoeuvres, joint mission planning sessions, and field training exercises designed to validate and refine operational synergy. These interactions are expected to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen professional bonds between the two forces, the Indian Army added.
AUSTRAHIND-2025 reaffirms the shared commitment of India and Australia to regional peace, security, and stability, while reinforcing the growing defence partnership and strategic trust between the two nations, it added.
Published – October 14, 2025 02:06 am IST