New Delhi, Oct 19 — Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth felicitated the military team from the Assam Regiment for clinching the coveted Gold Medal at Cambrian Patrol 2026 held in the UK and often called the "Olympics of Military Patrolling”, said a statement on Monday.
In a message on X, the Indian Army wrote, “Honouring Excellence. Celebrating the Yoddha Spirit. #GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, felicitated the #IndianArmy team from the ASSAM Regiment for clinching the coveted Gold Medal at #CambrianPatrol2026, held in Wales, UK.”
“Commending their exceptional grit, endurance, tactical acumen and teamwork in one of the world's toughest military patrolling exercises, the #COAS lauded their achievement as a reflection of the Yoddha Spirit, where rigorous training, operational excellence and an unwavering resolve to win translated into success on the global stage,” wrote the Army.
“The #COAS congratulated the team for making the Nation proud and exhorted them to sustain the highest standards of soldiering, inspiring fellow Yoddhas across the Army,” wrote the Army.
Meanwhile, the 5th edition of the India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The joint exercise focuses on coordinated operations in coastal and island environments, surveillance and reconnaissance, said the Ministry of Defence.
The exercise, being conducted from October 19 to November 1, will witness the participation of approximately 120 personnel each from the Indian Army and the Australian Army. The fourth edition was held at Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia, from October 13 to 26, 2025.
The Indian Army contingent comprises troops from the Garhwal Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services, while the Australian Army contingent comprises troops from 13 Brigade.
According to a statement by the Ministry, the exercise will be conducted on the theme “Joint Sub-Conventional Operations in Island and Coastal Environment under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate”.
“It is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointmanship and operational coordination between the two armies while developing a common understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures for operations in island and coastal terrain,” read the statement.
During the exercise, troops of both armies will undertake joint planning, tactical drills and combat-oriented training in realistic operational conditions, including aerial and maritime dimensions.