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Q142 (NDA-I/2024) International Relations & Global Affairs › India's Bilateral & Regional Relations Official Key

Exercise Desert Cyclone is a joint military exercise between India and :

Explanation

Exercise Desert Cyclone is the inaugural joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Land Forces. The first edition, 'Desert Cyclone 2024,' was conducted from January 2 to January 15, 2024, in Mahajan, Rajasthan.

  • Objective: The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and exchange best practices in sub-conventional operations, specifically Fighting in Built-Up Areas (FIBUA) in desert terrain, under the United Nations Charter on Peacekeeping Operations.
  • Participants: The UAE contingent was represented by troops from the Zayed First Brigade, while the Indian side was represented by a battalion from the Mahar Regiment.
  • Significance: It signifies the deepening strategic and defense partnership between India and the UAE, fostering mutual cooperation and coordination in counter-terrorism and urban warfare scenarios.
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