India and the US are gearing up for the 20th iteration of Yudh Abhyas, the joint army exercise scheduled for September. It will be followed by the 28th edition of the Malabar naval exercise comprising the US, Indian, Australian and Japanese navies. None of this suggests a dip in relations. Not only will this Yudh Abhyas be larger with double the number of troops - 600 each from both - but the US Army is likely to bring the Stryker armoured vehicle so it can be tested at high altitude before talks on co-production get serious.