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January 1, 2026 3:41 PM

India-UAE Desert Cyclone II exercise concludes in Abu Dhabi

The second edition of the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi on December 30, marking the successful completion of nearly two weeks of intensive bilateral training. The exercise ran from December 18 to 30, 2025, and reaffirmed the deepening defence partnership between the two nations while underscoring their shared commitment to regional peace, security and stability. The ...

December 18, 2025 11:42 AM

India-UAE joint military exercise Desert Cyclone-II to commence in Abu Dhabi today

The Indian Army contingent for Exercise Desert Cyclone-II arrived in Abu Dhabi ahead of the joint military exercise with UAE Land Forces scheduled from December 18 to 30. The nearly two-week exercise will focus on enhancing interoperability and operational synergy in urban operations and built-up areas. The Indian contingent comprises 45 personnel, primarily from a battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment. The UAE Land Forces contingent, of similar strength, will be represented by the 53 Me...

December 17, 2025 5:20 PM

Indian Army contingent leaves for India-UAE joint military exercise Desert Cyclone-II

The Indian Army has sent a 45-member contingent to the United Arab Emirates for the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II, scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi from December 18 to 30, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. The contingent, drawn primarily from a battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment, will train alongside a unit of similar strength from the UAE Land Forces’ 53 Mechanised Infantry Battalion. The exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperab...