India-UAE joint military exercise begins in Uttarakhand; focus on mountain warfare

India-UAE joint military exercise begins in Uttarakhand; focus on mountain warfare left Photo: X/@adgpi https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/3bj5b6/article71548843.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/HT3N3DXagAE32GR.jpg The exercise, being conducted from October 5-18, aims to enhance inter-operability, mutual understanding and cooperation, with a focus on mountain warfare, it said New Delhi A joint military exercise involving troops of India and the UAE began on Monday (October 5, 2026) in Uttarakhand, aiming to enhance inter-operability, mutual understanding and cooperation, with a focus on mountain warfare. A total of 92 personnel, with equal representation from both Armies, are participating in 'Exercise Mountain Guardian'. The Indian Army contingent comprises troops from a Bhairav Battalion, while the UAE Army contingent has troops from a Mountain Infantry Battalion, the defence ministry said.