Jaipur: The eighth edition of the India-UK Joint Military Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-25 commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The 14-day bilateral exercise will run from November 17 to 30.
A total of 240 personnel, with equal representation from the Indian Army and the British Army, are participating this year. The Indian contingent is represented by troops of the Sikh Regiment, according to a PIB release.
Conducted under a United Nations mandate, the exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in a semi-urban environment. Over the next two weeks, both armies will engage in joint mission planning at the Brigade level, integrated tactical drills, simulation-based training, and company-level field exercises designed to replicate real-life counter-terror contingencies.
AJEYA WARRIOR also aims to enhance tactical proficiency, share best practices, and strengthen coordinated responses for complex operational scenarios.
Held biennially since 2011, the exercise has grown into a flagship defence engagement between India and the UK. The 2025 edition further underscores shared values of professionalism, cooperation, and commitment to regional stability and global peace.
