The joint military exercise Austra Hind between the armies of India and Australia has begun at the Mahajan Firing Range in Rajasthan.<br />''<br />'' On the first day yesterday, both countries hoisted their flags in the opening ceremony.  <br />''<br />''The officers took the salute of the parade. Both the Armies understood each other's weapons systems. The objective of the exercise is to foster the ability to work together while undertaking multi-domain operations.