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Source– This post is based on the article “India-UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ commences in Rajasthan” published in “PIB” on 2nd January 2024.
Why in the News?
A 45-member UAE Land Forces group has arrived in India for the inaugural India-UAE Joint Military Exercise, ‘DESERT CYCLONE.’
What is ‘DESERT CYCLONE’?
| Aspect | Details |
| What is it? | It is a joint military exercise between India and UAE. |
| Aim | 1) To improve interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations, including Fighting in Built-Up Area (FIBUA) in desert/semi-desert terrain under Chapter VII of the UN Charter on Peacekeeping Operations. 2) To achieve shared security objectives and foster bilateral relations between two friendly nations. |
| Started in | 2024 (First Edition) |
| Participating contingents | 1) Indian Army– Represented by a Battalion from the Mechanised Infantry Regiment. 2) UAE- Represented by troops from the Zayed First Brigade. |
| Significance | 1) It will enhance cooperation and interoperability between both the sides during Peace Keeping Operations. 2) It will also foster collaborative partnership and help in sharing best practices between the two sides. |
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