US Ambassador, Indian Army Chief witnessed the firing demonstration

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor poses for a group photo with US and Indian soldiers during the joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’ at the Mahajan Field in Bikaner on September 24, 2026. Photo: X/@USAmbIndia via ANI.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Lt Gen Vikrant Suresh Deshpande, General Officer Commanding, 10 Corps, on Thursday (24 September 2026) witnessed a joint firing demonstration by members of the Indian and US armies at the Mahajan Field Fire Range during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, highlighting bilateral training.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor witnessed India-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’ at Mahajan Field in Bikaner | Photo credit: X/@USAmbIndia via ANI

The Indian Army reported that the demonstration featured the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher, the M777 ultra-light howitzer and the Dhanush artillery system, along with AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, L70 air defense guns and Swathi weapon-locating radars.

The US military has deployed HIMARS and M-LIDS, bringing together diverse artillery, air, air defense and surveillance capabilities in a challenging field environment.

Soldiers conduct artillery fire during the Indo-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’. | Photo credit: X/@USAmbIndia via ANI

Joint training reflected the militaries’ ability to jointly plan, coordinate and execute complex activities while enhancing interoperability, professional trust and mutual confidence.

Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 continues to strengthen the enduring partnership between the Indian and US militaries, built on shared training, camaraderie and trust to work together in increasingly complex battlespaces, the Indian Army said.

“Impressive to see US and Indian forces training together at Mahajan Field Firing Range. This exercise reflects the strength of our defense partnership: trust, readiness, interoperability and shared purpose. We are proud of what @USArmy and @adgpi are achieving together,” Mr Gor wrote on X.

Published – 24 Sep 2026 22:18 IST