Thirty young military officers from Australia and India and have successfully completed the second edition of the General Rawat India-Australia Young Officers Exchange Program – 2025 (#GRIAYOEP-25), held from 14–26 October.
As part of the initiative, the Australian officers visited key service institutions, defence industry facilities, and iconic cultural heritage sites in Hyderabad, Goa, Agra and New Delhi — gaining operational insights while building stronger personal and professional connections.
The closing ceremony in New Delhi was presided over by Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal, AVSM, SM, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine, Organisation & Training), HQ IDS.
Praising the initiative as “one of a kind”, he said the “bonds you have developed will further cement the already deep and strong relationship the two militaries and the countries share”.
The exchange facilitated shared learning experiences, including cultural immersion in Hyderabad, with organisers noting that such interactions help strengthen the enduring friendship between the Indian and Australian armed forces.
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