Day 7
Defence & SecuritySkim2026-01-02
India-UAE Exercise Desert Cyclone-II Concludes
What Happened
In January 2026, the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded the second edition of the Joint Military Exercise 'Desert Cyclone-II' at Al Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi. The joint drills focused on building interoperability in urban and desert warfare, counter-terrorism, and sub-conventional operations.
Why It Matters
This exercise reflects India's deepening defence convergence and strategic partnership with the UAE. It strengthens bilateral military cooperation and enhances joint capacities for maintaining regional security in West Asia.
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