Senior leaders from the Indian Army and U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division stand shoulder to shoulder during the opening ceremony of Yudh Abhyas 25 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Sept. 2, 2025. Exercise Yudh Abhyas 25 highlights the long-standing defense partnership between the Indian Army and U.S. Army, building joint readiness for future challenges in the Indo-Pacific.