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October 5, 2026 4:33 PM

India, UAE Begin Joint Military Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026

The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 commenced today at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. The exercise, being conducted from October 5 to 18, is aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual understanding and cooperation between the two armies, with a focus on mountain warfare. A total of 92 personnel, with equal representation from both armies, are participating in the exercise. The Indian Army contingent comprises troops from a Bhairav Ba...

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...