In a significant display of courage and unity, India and the US have launched the 20th edition of their joint military exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Range on September 09. Running until September 22, the 14-day exercise involves around 600 troops from the RAJPUT Regiment alongside personnel from other branches of the Indian Armed Forces. The US is represented by the 1-24 Battalion of the Alaska-based 11th Airborne Division. This exercise aims to bolster defence cooperation and enhance interoperability between the two forces in response to evolving global security challenges.