AFINDEX 2023: The Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-2023) is a military exercise conducted between India and Various African Countries. AFINDEX Exercise 2023 is also important for UPSC Prelims Exam 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 2- International Relations; GS Paper 3- Internal Security).
AFINDEX 2023 in News
Recently, the two-week-long Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-2023) came to an end today at the Foreign Training Node in Pune’s Aundh. The AFINDEX-2023 was the second edition of the joint military exercise between India and African Counties.
AFINDEX Exercise 2023 Details
The AFINDEX exercise has set the tone for increased collaboration and partnership between the Indian and African armies in the coming years. Other key details of the Ex AFINDEX is given below-
- Duration: The Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-2023) was conducted from March 16 to March 29, 2023.
- Key Objective: The primary objective of the AFINDEX exercise was to-
- Foster constructive military ties, share and adopt each other’s best practices, and
- Enhance the ability to work together while carrying out Humanitarian Mine Action and Peace Keeping Operations mandated by the United Nations.
- Venue: The 2nd Edition of the Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-2023) was held at Foreign Training Node, Aundh, Pune.
- Participation: AFINDEX saw the participation of 124 members from 25 African nations and troops from the Indian SIKH, MARATHA, and MAHAR Regiments.
- General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff, along with African Chiefs and representatives who attended the Chiefs’ Conclave, witnessed the validation phase of the exercise.
AFINDEX 2023 Significance
Through this joint exercise, the participating armies were able to acquire knowledge and incorporate tactics to perform such operations effectively.
- The AFINDEX exercise aided the forces in understanding and implementing the Rules of Engagements correctly while conducting Peace Keeping Operations.
- The camaraderie, team spirit, and positive attitude developed during the exercise AFINDEX will have a lasting impact on strengthening the relationship between the armies.
- The Exercise AFINDEX 2023 provided an opportunity to comprehend the structure and approach of conducting diverse operations.
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