Context: 45 personnel from the UAE Land Forces contingent arrived in India to participate in 1st edition of India-UAE Joint Military Exercise 'Desert Cyclone'.
About Desert Cyclone
- It is a bilateral military (army) exercise between UAE Land forces and India's Military.
- The bilateral exercise will take place from 2nd to 15th January 2024 in Mahajan, Rajasthan.
- 2024 Desert Cyclone exercise will be the first edition of bilateral military exercise between India and UAE.
Focus areas during Desert Cyclone Exercise
- Enhance interoperability in sub-conventional operations including Fighting in Built-up area in desert/semi-desert terrain under Chapter VII of UN Charter on Peacekeeping operations.
- Enhance cooperation and interoperability between both India and UAE during Peacekeeping Operations.
- Establishment of a Joint Surveillance Centre, Cordon and Search Operation, Domination of Built-up Area and Heliborne Operations.
- Foster collaborative partnership and help in sharing best practices between two sides.
- Strengthening bonds of friendship and trust between India and UAE.