Context:
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the second edition of the bilateral joint military exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II (2025) to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
About Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II (2025)
A bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces, focused on improving interoperability, coordination and tactical cooperation.
Host Nation:
- United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
Participants:
- India: 45 personnel from a battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment
- UAE: Personnel from the 53 Mechanised Infantry Battalion, UAE Land Forces
