Watch Indian Soldiers train during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2017. Yudh Abhyas is annual bilateral military exercise jointly held by the U.S. and India. Yudh Abhyas, which means ‘training for war’ in Hindi, aims to enhancing cooperation and coordination between the two nations through training and cultural exchanges. Conducted at Joint Base Lewis McChord for 2017, this is the 13th year of the exercise.