Joint Indo UK Exercise Ajeya Warrior -2015

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Ministry of Defence
08-June, 2015 17:21 IST
Joint Indo UK Exercise Ajeya Warrior -2015

Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR, a Joint Exercise between the armies of India and UK, will be conducted from 13 June to 28 June 2015 at Westdown Camp, Salisbury Plains Training Area, 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 Company strength will participate from a Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army, nominated for the Exercise. The Indian Army Contingent after reaching the Exercise location at Westdown Camp, UK, will familiarise with the weapons, equipment, tactical drills and orient themselves with the terrain. The Opening Ceremony for the Exercise is scheduled on 13 June and the Closing Ceremony on 28 June 2015 which will be attended by senior officers from both the armies.

 

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Ministry of Defence
11-August, 2015 13:19 IST
Injury of Indian Soldiers

During Military Exercise in the UK Exercise Ajeya Warrior, a bilateral biennial Army Exercise between Indian Army and British Army was conducted in Salisbury Plains, UK from 8-28th June, 2015. At 1800 hours on 17th June, 2015, there was a road accident (collision between the vehicles) in the Salisbury Plains Training Area which resulted in injuries to 21 Indian and 02 British soldiers. All soldiers were in British Army vehicles and preliminary inquiries have revealed that the accident was caused due to sudden braking by one of the vehicles in the convoy. While 19 Indian soldiers were discharged after first aid, 02 soldiers (01 Captain and 01 Havildar) were injured severely. The injured soldiers were treated in Salisbury hospital and are recovering well. They have been shifted to the British Army Rehabilitation Centre at Hedley Court. The Medical experts have estimated a time period of approximately three months for the injured soldiers to be shifted back to India. Preventive measures against accidents are being emphasized to all Indian Army contingents participating in Exercise in India and abroad.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Anil Desai in Rajya Sabha today.