Pune: It is imperative to work together to tackle similar security challenges, such as growing extremism , cyber threats , and piracy in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) that both nations face, said Major General KTG Krishnan, General Officer Commanding, Shahbaaz Division (36 Rapid Strike) of the Southern Command on Thursday. He was speaking during the concluding ceremony of the third edition of the India-Australia joint exercise ‘Austrahind' at Aundh Military Station. "In today's complex and unpredictable world, India and Australia stand as two influential democracies with the responsibility of promoting democratic values and contributing to a unified, just world order.
As nations face similar challenges in the IOR, such as growing extremism, piracy, and cyber threats, it is imperative to work together. By fostering mutual trust, adhering to international laws, and striving for equality, we can shape a stable and multipolar order," added the General Officer. His counterpart, Major General David John Thomae, the Commander of the Australian 2nd Division, said, "Our troops learnt the best tactical drills of the Indian Army during the exercise.
There are few similarities in both the troops, such as professionalism, a high level of soldiering skills, and the ability to operate together." Troops of both nations shared best practices and explored each other's tactics and technologies, especially in the field of UAV systems, engineering, special operations, canine training, and comba.