Defence & SecuritySkim2025-12-18

2nd India-UAE Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE

What Happened

The second edition of the India-UAE joint military exercise DESERT CYCLONE began on December 18, 2025, at Al-Hamra Training City, Abu Dhabi. The exercise focuses on urban warfare, sub-conventional operations, and peacekeeping drills under UN mandates.

Why It Matters

It strengthens strategic defense ties with a key Middle Eastern partner while enhancing operational interoperability in complex desert and urban combat environments.

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