New Delhi: The armies of India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday began the inaugural edition of a two-week military exercise in the Mahajan area of Rajasthan, reflecting the growing defense partnership between the two countries.
The Indian Army said the exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’ aims to enhance interoperability in sub-conventional operations in desert and semi-desert areas under the broader framework of the United Nations Charter on Peacekeeping Operations.
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This is the first time that both the armies are conducting such a big military exercise. It will end on January 15.
The UAE contingent is represented by soldiers of the ‘Zayed First Brigade’.
The Indian Army team of 45 personnel is mainly from mechanized infantry regiments.
“The objective of the exercise is to enhance interoperability in sub-conventional operations including fighting in built up areas (FIBUA) in desert/semi-desert terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter on Peacekeeping Operations,” the Army said in a statement. statement.
It said that this exercise will increase cooperation and interoperability between the two sides.
“The exercise planned to be conducted during Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’ includes establishment of a joint surveillance centre, cordon and search operations, built-up area dominance and heliborne operations,” the Army said.
‘The exercise will also promote collaborative partnership and help in sharing of best practices between both sides,’ it said.
“This exercise symbolizes further strengthening of the bonds of friendship and trust between India and the UAE. The exercise aims to achieve shared security objectives and promote bilateral relations between the two friendly countries,” it said.
