• It is a premier multinational air combat exercise, scheduled to be held in Australia’s Northern Territory from July 20 to August 7, 2026.
  • It aims to provide a platform for participating air forces to enhance operational interoperability, strengthen military cooperation, and refine air combat tactics in realistic and complex scenarios.
  • Along with India, participating countries include Brunei, Canada, Fiji, Finland, France, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and host nation Australia
Other India – Australia Exercise

  • AUSTRAHIND: An annual bilateral army training exercise, hosted alternately by India and Australia.
  • AUSINDEX: A biennial bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
  • Exercise Malabar: The premier naval exercise featuring the Quad nations (India, Australia, the United States, and Japan), focusing on high-end tactical naval maneuvers.

 

Source: The Hindu