India, US to Drill Together in Alaska

India and United States are going to hold a joint military exercise in Alaska this month, Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, August 14.

"The India-US defence partnership, underpinned by

foundational defence agreements, is an important pillar of the bilateral partnership. This robust cooperation has strengthened across all domains. We are expecting a US Defence Policy Team to be in Delhi in mid-August," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters at a press briefing in New Delhi.

"The 21st edition of the joint military exercise - 'Yudh Abhyas' is also expected to take place later this month in Alaska. Both sides remain engaged to convene the 2+2 Intersessional meeting at the working-level towards the end of this

month," he added.

The official also said that as far as the defence acquisition is concerned, the procurement process continue as per established procedures.

#WATCH | Delhi | On India-US Defence ties, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "The India-U.S. defence partnership, underpinned by foundational defence agreements, is an important pillar of the bilateral partnership. This robust cooperation has strengthened across all domains.… pic.twitter.com/6UCfmpQDv0

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