India and Australia have launched AUSTRAHIND 2026, their fifth joint military exercise, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The drills bring together around 240 personnel from the Indian Army and Australian Army to strengthen defence cooperation and improve coordination in coastal and island environments.The exercise, running from October 19 to November 1, focuses on joint planning, tactical drills, surveillance, reconnaissance, protection of vital installations and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.A key development this year is the participation of a New Zealand observer delegation for the first time, adding a wider regional dimension to the military engagement.The exercise aims to improve interoperability, operational coordination and mutual trust between India and Australia while reinforcing their shared commitment to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific. n18oc_indian18oc_worldCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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