The second edition of the joint military exercise, India and the United Arab Emirates have unveiled the Desert Cyclone II exercise in Abu Dhabi, which is designed to enhance defence co-operation and strategic alliance between these two countries. The contingent of an Indian Army consisting mostly of a mechanised infantry battalion, consisting of about 45 people, has come to the UAE to be part of the exercise, which is scheduled to be held between December 18 and 30 in an urban training environment. The drill aims at enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination, and joint operational capabilities in sub-conventional situations, developing mutual understanding, and preparedness for peacekeeping and stability operations.
Highlights of Desert Cyclone II Military Exercise
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Desert Cyclone II, a bilateral defence cooperation and joint training exercise between India and the UAE, is in Abu Dhabi, between December 18 and 30.
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A 45-strong contingent of the Indian Army of mechanised infantry is attending with a UAE Land Forces unit.
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The drill will prepare interoperability and tactical coordination between the two forces in cities and sub-conventional settings.
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Training will involve fighting in built-in locations, heliborne operations, mission planning, and UAS/counter-UAS exercises.
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The exercise highlights the enhanced military relationship and collaboration between India and the UAE.
All Important Questions About Military Exercise with India (PYQs)
| Question Asked | Answer | Exam Name | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Exercise Vajra Prahar” is conducted between India and which country? | USA | RRB NTPC | 2023 |
| “Exercise Shakti” is a joint military exercise between India and which country? | France | SSC CHSL | 2022 |
| “Exercise Malabar” involves India and which countries? | USA, Japan, Australia | UPSC Prelims | 2021 |
| Which Indian Army contingent participates in “Yudh Abhyas”? | Indian Army troops with the USA | SSC GD | 2020 |
| “Indra” exercise is conducted with which country? | Russia | RRB Group D | 2019 |
| “Hand-in-Hand” exercise is conducted with which country? | China | SSC CPO | 2018 |
| “Exercise Garuda” is conducted between India and which country? | France | SSC MTS | 2021 |
| “Exercise Nomadic Elephant” is conducted with which country? | Mongolia | SSC CHSL | 2024 |
| “Exercise Tiger Triumph” is conducted with which country? | USA | SSC GD | 2023 |
| India and the UAE conduct which joint exercise to enhance desert warfare capabilities? | Desert Cyclone | RRB NTPC | 2025 |
| “Exercise Sampriti” is conducted with which country? | Bangladesh | UPSC Prelims | 2020 |
| “Exercise Yudh Abhyas” is conducted annually with which country? | USA | SSC CGL | 2022 |
| Which exercise focuses on counter-terrorism and urban warfare with Singapore? | Exercise Bold Kurukshetra | SSC CHSL | 2021 |
| India conducts “Exercise Mitra Shakti” with which country? | Sri Lanka | RRB Group D | 2022 |
Conclusion (Desert Cyclone II Military Exercise)
India-UAE defence relationships were strengthened through the Desert Cyclone II Military Exercise that boosted interoperability, tactical interdependence, and urban warfare. The joint exercise was a demonstration of the interest of both countries in the regional security, military diplomacy and strategic partnership, as well as experience to the troops and maximization of the readiness to resist peacekeeping and operational tasks.
