Fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020 between India and United Kingdom will be conducted at Salisbury Plains in United Kingdom from 13 to 26 February. The exercise will comprise of 120 soldiers each from Indian and United Kingdom Army who would be sharing their experiences gained during conduct of various counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations in the past.
According to a press release, the aim of this exercise is to conduct company level joint training with emphasis on counter terrorists operation in Urban and Semi Urban areas. Training on modern weapon systems, equipment and simulator training have also been planned.
“Notably, in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, Exercise with United Kingdom is an important exercise in terms of the security challenges faced by both the nations in the realm of changing facets of global terrorism” said in press release.
The exercise is conducted alternatively in United Kingdom and India.
