DESERT CYCLONE-II 2025: India-UAE Army Exercise
Why in the news
An Indian Army group set out for Abu Dhabi to take part in the second edition of the India-UAE drill DESERT CYCLONE (2025).
Key facts
- Exercise: DESERT CYCLONE-II (2025), the second edition.
- Host: United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi.
- Aim: better interoperability, coordination and tactical cooperation.
Participants
| Country | Force | Contingent |
|---|---|---|
| India | Indian Army | 45 personnel from a Mechanised Infantry Regiment battalion |
| UAE | UAE Land Forces | 53 Mechanised Infantry Battalion |
Exam angle
- Venue and edition: Abu Dhabi, second edition.
- Indian side: Mechanised Infantry Regiment, 45 personnel.
- Type: bilateral land-forces exercise.