India-UK Joint Military Training Ex ‘Ajeya Warrior-25’ Underway in Rajasthan

The eighth edition of the 14-day India-UK joint military exercise Ajeya Warrior-25 commenced on November 17 at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The exercise brings together 240 personnel with equal representation from the Indian and the British Army. The Indian Army is being represented by troops of the Sikh Regiment.

Conducted under United Nations mandate, the exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban environment. Training over the next two weeks will include joint mission planning at Brigade level, integrated tactical drills, simulation-based scenarios and company-level field training exercises replicating real-life counter-terror contingencies. The exercise also aims to share best practices, enhance tactical proficiency and develop coordinated responses for managing complex operations in challenging environments.

Held biennially since 2011, Ajeya Warrior has evolved into a flagship engagement between the Indian and the British Army. The 2025 edition further reinforces shared values of professionalism, cooperation and commitment to regional stability and global peace.