Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Exercise Desert Cyclone is a bilateral military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the land forces of the UAE. It is organised on a reciprocal basis to enhance defence cooperation, operational coordination, and interoperability between the two countries. The first edition of the exercise took place in Rajasthan, India, in 2024, while the current edition is being held in the UAE. Such joint drills highlight the deepening strategic partnership between India and the UAE and focus on joint training, combat readiness, and shared regional security objectives.