As Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 continues at the Bindoon Training Area near Perth, Indian and Australian Army personnel joined hands to celebrate Diwali, symbolising the light of friendship and shared values between the two nations.

The Consul General of India greeted the soldiers with traditional Indian sweets and diyas, adding a festive touch to the joint military exercise and further strengthening bonds of camaraderie, cultural exchange, and military cooperation.

Now in its fourth edition, AUSTRAHIND 2025 is being held from 13 to 26 October at Irwin Barracks, Perth. The annual bilateral exercise aims to enhance interoperability, joint planning, and execution capabilities between the two armies across diverse operational settings.

According to the Indian Army, this year’s drills focus on counter-terrorism operations in urban and semi-urban terrain—reflecting the challenges of modern warfare. The exercise also features scenarios modelled on United Nations peacekeeping missions, providing realistic simulations that test coordination, adaptability, and rapid decision-making in complex multinational environments.

As the training progresses, troops will engage in tactical manoeuvres, mission planning sessions, and field operations designed to validate operational synergy and foster mutual respect and understanding.

AUSTRAHIND 2025 reaffirms the shared commitment of India and Australia to regional peace, security, and stability, underscoring the deepening strategic trust and defence partnership between the two democracies.

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