India, UK joint Army exercise to be held from Jun 13

New Delhi: India and UK will undertake a two-week Army excercise 'Ajeya Warrior' from June 13 focussing on joint tactical level operations in counter insurgency and counter terrorism.

The excercise will take place at Westdown Camp, Salisbury Plains Training Area in UK.

The exercise is held biannually in the two countries, alternatively.

The aim of the exercise is to build and promote positive military relations between Indian and UK Army and to enhance their ability to undertake joint tactical level operations in counter insurgency, counter terrorism environment under United Nations Charter, a statement by the Army said.

A company strength (about 120) will participate from a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army.