Indian Army Canines - Rice, Victor, Zac and Rowdy are participating in Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, showcasing the role of trained military dogs in supporting troops during specialised operations. As part of professional exchanges with the US Army, the Canines participated in drills featuring room-intervention and rappelling. The demonstrations gave US Army personnel an opportunity to observe their training, agility, and employment alongside troops in demanding tactical situations. Rowdy and Victor are Rampur Hounds, an indigenous Indian breed increasingly being employed by the Indian Army for military roles. Zac is a Belgian Malinois, while Rice is a Labrador Retriever. The Canines also bring operational experience from deployments across India’s Northern and Eastern borders. The Rampur Hounds had earlier demonstrated their capabilities during an international multilateral exercise at Umroi, Meghalaya, and were subsequently deployed along the Manipur border, where they successfully detected Improvised Explosive Devices. Their siblings were also deployed in the Jalandhar and Amritsar Sectors during Operation Sindoor, underscoring the operational utility, adaptability and reliability of this Canine line across varied environments. Their participation in Yudh Abhyas 2026 further highlights the growing role of Army Canines, particularly indigenous breeds, and the close coordination between these highly trained animals and their handlers. #YudhAbhyas2026# #IndianArmy# #ArmyCanines# #RampurHound# #MilitaryDogs#