AUSTRAHIND 2026: India-Australia Bilateral Military Exercise Begins in Kerala
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | AUSTRAHIND 2026 (5th Edition) |
| Type | Bilateral Military Exercise |
| Participants | Indian Army (120 personnel) & Australian Army (120 personnel). First-time Observer Team from New Zealand. Total: ~240 personnel. |
| Location | Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (India) |
| Theme | "Joint Sub-Conventional Operations in Island and Coastal Environment under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate" |
| Objectives | - Enhance interoperability, jointmanship, and operational coordination between India & Australia.- Shared understanding of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for island/coastal operations. |