YUDH ABHYAS HAS U.S. & INDIAN ARMIES TRAINING IN THE MOUNTAINS TO PREP FOR CHINESE ATTACK


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Yudh Abhyas

Have you heard of Yudh Abhyas? For those of you who haven’t, it’s a joint training exercise between the U.S. military and the Indian military. This year, for the first time in the history of Yudh Abhyas, the training exercise is being conducted in the Himalayan Mountain range. Keep reading to learn more about it as well as why the U.S. Army and the Indian army are in the Himalayas. See more:Inside Diego Garcia: The Most Mysterious U.S. Naval Base

The History of Yudh Abhyas

Yudh Abhyas began in 2004. It’s a bilateral training exercise designed to help the Indian and U.S. militaries exchange knowledge and “keep the peace” between the two countries. It’s an opportunity for Soldiers to make connections, share cultures, learn new skills, and more. The Yudh Abhyas has helped significantly strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and the Indian military in the past and will continue to do so. [embed]https://twitter.com/USARPAC/status/1596911737260883968[/embed]

Yudh Abhyas 2022

This is the first year that Yudh Abhyas has been conducted in the Himalayas. This year, Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division are teaming up with the Indian Army’s 9th Assam Regiment. This U.S. Squadron is located on a joint Alaskan base. They are known for their training in cold mountainous terrain, so training 9,200 feet above sea level in the Himalayas is not totally crazy for them. This year’s Soldiers, both Indian and American, are called the “Denali Paratroopers” due to their training in reconnaissance and mountaineering across tough terrains.

When Did Yudh Abhyas 2022 Begin?

The Yudh Abhyas began on November 19, 2022, and is meant to last two weeks. A celebration was held to commemorate the beginning of this year’s Yudh Abhyas. It was held near the Nanda Devi, which is the second-highest peak in the range, rising to 25,646 feet. For all the CIA history buffs out there, you might recognize the name “Nanda Devi.” From 1965-1968, the CIA repeatedly tried placing a listening device on the summit of the mountain. The device was meant to intercept missile communications from Xinjiang Province in China, but the project failed multiple times. In 1983, India declared this peak, as well as its surrounding peaks, off-limits to everyone due to the religious significance and fragile ecosystem of Nanda Devi.

The Mountain Warfare of the Himalayas

The Himalayas have been a highly disputed area

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Why the Himalayas?

For many people, the Himalayas are known as the homeland of Mount Everest. But this year, it means a lot more for India and America. It’s no secret that U.S. and China tensions have increased in recent years, and India-China tensions have also been on the rise since 2020. It’s been rumored that the Himalayan location for the Yudh Abhyas 2022 is because of the tensions with China, though no military leaders from India or the U.S. have come forward explicitly saying this. The Yudh Abhyas this year is definitely one for the books in both India and America. It’s the first time American Soldiers have gone to the Himalayas for this exercise, and the rumors swirling around the location choice are endless. With the tensions rising between the U.S. and China, could war with China be on the horizon? See more:How Do You End Nuclear War? More Nukes Apparently


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