India and UK team up for 'Ajeya Warrior' military exercise
India's Sikh Regiment and the UK's Royal Gurkha Rifles just wrapped up "Ajeya Warrior," a 14-day joint military drill held in Rajasthan from November 17 to 30.
The focus? Sharpening counter-terrorism skills together in realistic, semi-urban scenarios under a UN mandate.
What went down
Soldiers trained side by side on everything from mission planning and tactical drills to sniper practice, house interventions, convoy protection, helicopter insertions, and defusing IEDs.
Their daily grind also included yoga sessions, obstacle courses, and endurance runs—sometimes up to 16.09km carrying full gear.
Why it matters
Held every two years since 2013, Ajeya Warrior is all about building trust and teamwork between the two armies.
This year wasn't just about serious drills; cricket matches and cultural trips helped everyone bond beyond the battlefield.
If you're into international collabs or curious how soldiers train for real-world threats, this one's worth knowing about.