India and Australia hold joint wargames as China becomes more assertive in the Indo-Pacific

 India and Australia have begun their joint army exercise AUSTRAHIND in Thiruvananthapuram from October 19 to November 1. About 120 personnel from both nations are participating with a focus on improving maritime security and interoperability. Troops will engage in joint planning, tactical drills, and combat training under a United Nations mandate. There is an emphasis on stronger cooperation between the two countries’ defense industries and military forces. India and Australia have begun their joint army exercise AUSTRAHIND in Thiruvananthapuram from October 19 to November 1. About 120 personnel from both nations are participating with a focus on improving maritime security and interoperability. Troops will engage in joint planning, tactical drills, and combat training under a United Nations mandate. There is an emphasis on stronger cooperation between the two countries’ defense industries and military forces.