For the first edition of the India – UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’, the Land Forces contingent comprising 45 personnel of UAE have arrived in India.
The fortnight long Exercise commenced from today in Mahajan, Rajasthan from Jan 2nd to 15th 2024 and the UAE contingent is being represented by troops from the Zayed First Brigade. The Indian Army contingent comprising 45 personnel is being represented mainly by a Battalion from the Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
Agenda
Drills planned to be rehearsed during Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ include Establishment of a Joint Surveillance Centre, Cordon and Search Operation, Domination of Built-Up Area and Heliborne Operations. The Exercise will also foster collaborative partnership and help in sharing best practices between the two sides.
Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ signifies further strengthening of bonds of friendship and trust between India and the UAE. The Exercise aims to achieve shared security objectives and