Yudh Abhyas

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – Indian Army Maj. Gen. Anil Malik, general officer commanding, 31st Armored Division and keynote speaker at the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abyas 09, addresses participants in the bilateral annual exercise. YA09 opened with a ceremony at the Babina Indian Army base, Oct. 12. Participants this year are Soldiers from the Indian Army’s 94th Armored Brigade command, 7th Mechanized Brigade and U.S. Army’s 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, based in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

 

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – Indian Army Maj. Gen. Anil Malik, general officer commanding, 31st Armored Division and keynote speaker at the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abyas 09, greets U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim Isenhower, commander, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team

 

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A Soldier from the Indian Army shows Sgt. Luke Hoffman, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, the 5.56 Insas Sniper Rifle during the static display portion of the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09 at the Babina Indian Army base

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – An Indian Army officer explores the inside of a Stryker vehicle belonging to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, during the static display portion of the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09 at the Babina Indian Army base

 

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – Indian Army Maj. Gen. Anil Malik, general officer commanding, 31 Armored Division, salutes Soldiers from the Indian Army and 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, before his remarks at the opening ceremony of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09

 

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – Indian Army Soldiers leave the parade field after the official ceremony that kicked off Exercise Yudh Abhyas09

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – Indian Army soldiers and 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Soldiers share information about vehicles and weapons systems at the static display after the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09

 

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – Spc. Lance Rainey, a Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division shares information with Indian Army personnel on U.S. weapons systems at the static display after the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09

 

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – Indian Army soldiers and 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Soldiers share information about vehicles and weapons systems at the static display after the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – Sgt. Romeo Delrosario, emergency care sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, shares information about the combat application tourniquet and emergency bandage with Indian Army Maj. Gen. Anil Malik, general officer commanding, 31 Armored Division, after the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09 at the Babina Indian Army base

 

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – Indian Army Soldiers and a 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Soldier share information on the stryker vehicles mortar system during a static display after the official ceremony kicking-off Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09 in Babina India

 

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CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 12, 2009) – First Sgt. Anthony Coates, senior enlisted Soldier for Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, shares information about the M4 carbine with an Indian Army Soldier during a static display, after the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09

 

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Hawaii Strykers Roll Into India for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09

CAMP BUNDELA, India – The first mechanized Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09, an annual bilateral battalion-level field training exercise between the Indian and U.S. armies, kicked off with a ceremony at the Babina Indian army base, Oct. 12.

Soldiers from the Indian army's 7th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 94th Armored Brigade, 31st Armored Division, is the 2009 host of the exercise. They are joined by Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army's 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

"Today, as we stand here, at the Babina ranges, this is the first time in the history of these Armies together where two mechanized forces join for this exercise, both 2-14 Cavalry and 7th Mechanized Infantry," said keynote speaker Indian army Maj. Gen. Anil Malik, general officer commanding, 31st Armored Division. "Today is a meeting point and an historical occasion, a meeting point of the two greatest democracies of the world."

YA09 consists of two weeks of Peace Keeping Operations, along with the exchange of staff organizational tactics related to peace operations at various levels. Participants will be engaged in a variety of missions, from joint planning and executing, a variety of artillery ranges both in and out of vehicles, to cordon and search operations as well as search and rescue training.

"The United States and India have historical ties, and over the last few years, these ties have graduated onto cooperation in the military, wherein both of us; as partners in peace and prosperity in the world, join hands to understand each other, to synchronize with each other, adopt an interoperability, so that we can understand how we can best utilize the resources of each other towards achieving the overall aim," said Malik.

The 17 Strykers, which are now in India, represent the largest deployment of Strykers outside of Iraq and Afghanistan for Pacific Rim Forces, and will play a vital role in the exercise as the U.S. Soldiers show off one of the Armies newest vehicles.

Armored vehicles the Indian army will use during the exercise include the Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty, or BMP, a Russian tank similar to the Bradley Tank, and the T-90, a Russian Main Battle Tank, which is similar to the U.S. M1 Abrams tank.

"The size and scope of this combined exercise is unparalleled and will be characterized not only by realistic and challenging training, but by regular athletic, academic and cultural exchanges," said Lt. Col. Jim Isenhower, commander, 2nd Sqdn., 14th Cav. Regt. "Our Soldiers are excited to engage in the exercise during the upcoming two weeks and feel a distinct sense of privilege as participants in Yudh Abhyas."

After the ceremony, Soldiers and commanders from both armies began their exchange by showing off their various weapons systems, vehicles and other equipment used by each force.

"Before today, I didn't know the Indians had a mechanized force of this magnitude with so much of a rich tradition," said Sgt. Logan Anderson, Personal Security Detail non-commissioned officer, 2nd Sqdn., 14th Cav. Regt. "Since this unit of the Indian army is mechanized and we're a Stryker unit, I'm really looking forward to how we're going to maneuver together."

Malik expressed a similar sentiment, stating a desire for all training and endeavors of participants to be successful.

"I wish you all that the aims set forth by both the armies are fully achieved, and we are in a position to carry forward the lessons learned," said Malik. "I wish you all the very best, a comfortable stay here, and that the training that you receive here will bring you all to greater glory."

 

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Just came across an article today. If this goes thru then its gonna be crazy!! I think we really need some new AFV's.

In joint war games, US pitches the Stryker to India

Using the ongoing Indo-US joint wargames Yudha Abhyas 09 as a platform, the US -- anxious to grab a major chunk of the lucrative Indian arms market -- will undertake live operations of its high-tech weaponry like the Stryker infantry armoured vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles.

Under the 18-day Yudha Abhyas 09 that began on Monday in Uttar Pradesh, the armies of US and India are undergoing training to share useful experience in peacekeeping operations and humanitarian activities during disaster management.

Of the artillery lot, the Stryker is reportedly the star attraction, as the infantry vehicle is the US Army's first new armoured vehicle in the last 20 years.

Incidentally, this will be the largest overseas deployment of the Stryker vehicles, after Iraq and Afghanistan, as the over 200 American soldiers have brought along 17 of the eight-wheeled armoured combat vehicles with them.

What's so special about Stryker

The Stryker is an eight-wheeled all-wheel-drive armored combat vehicle that is known for its lightweight and easy maintenance.

Most cables, hoses, and mechanical systems in the vehicle can be quickly disconnected for maintenance work, while the engine and transmission can be removed and reinstalled in approximately two hours.

Each Stryker costs around $1.5 million (nearly Rs 7 crore).

The vehicle can adjust the pressure on the eight tires depending on the surface driven -- highway, cross-country, mud, sand, snow, and emergency. The system in the vehicle alerts the driver in case of excessive pressure and adjusts the pressure automatically.

The system can also warn the driver of a flat tyre. And in case of one, the vehicle's run-flat tyre inserts serve as bead-locks, allowing it to move several miles before it collapses.

The Stryker is equipped with advanced weapons, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) protection and C4I (command, control, communications, computers and intelligence) systems.

The fuel tanks in Strykers are externally mounted and in case of an explosion, they are designed to blow away from the vehicle's hull.

Being extensively computer-controlled, the soldiers can reduce 'friendly fires' during fights and the vehicle is equipped to distinguish between friendly and enemy vehicles.

Due to a day-night thermal imaging camera, the vehicle commander has an almost 360-degree field of vision from inside the vehicle. The driver has a 90-degree vision.

The driver and the vehicle commander have periscopes with which they can see outside the vehicle without being seen outside.

Designed for quick and secure movement of infantry to the field, the Stryker may suit India's needs for a combat vehicle, but will India be impressed enough to buy? Will have to wait and watch.

In war games, US pitches the Stryker to India: Rediff.com news

 

[beckham]

Excellent pic's Born In The USA, thanks for sharing with us !

 

[digitaltiger]

Thanks for the awsome pics BIUSA.

May you please upload some pics of manand machine in Action.

1 question. How do you know the precise details of all activities shown in pics?

are you a military professional?
sorry if i am sounding foolish.

 

[Born In The USA]

Thanks for the awsome pics BIUSA.

May you please upload some pics of manand machine in Action.

1 question. How do you know the precise details of all activities shown in pics?

are you a military professional?
sorry if i am sounding foolish.

The details come with the pics and no , i am not a military professional