A two week long India-America joint military exercise concluded in Uttarakhand with soldiers of both countries successfully conducting several anti-terrorism drills. The 12th edition of the 'Yudh Abhyas' was held at the Chaubattia Military Station in Ranikhet. The annual exercises were started in 2004 under the US Army Pacific Partnership Programme and are conducted with 225 personnel from each country. India and America host the exercise alternatively.