military exercise

April 28, 2026 4:51 PM

Indian Army to host 11 nations for multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ in Meghalaya

The Indian Army is set to host military delegations from 11 friendly countries for the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. The exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among participating nations. According to the Indian Army, the initiative reflects a shared commitment to collective security and regional stability. In a post on X, the Additional Directorate Gener...

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...

November 16, 2025 6:04 PM

IAF participates in ‘Garuda 25’ bilateral exercise with French Air and Space Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 25 with the French Air and Space Force (FASF), being held from November 16 to 27, 2025, at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base. The IAF contingent arrived in France on November 10. For this year’s edition, the IAF has deployed its Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, supported by a C-17 Globemaster III for airlift during induction and de-induction. The IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tankers are also part of the deploym...

July 1, 2025 6:08 PM

Indo-French joint military exercise ‘Shakti 2025’ concludes in France

The eighth edition of the Indo-French Joint Military Exercise 'Shakti' concluded on Tuesday after two weeks of intensive training and cooperation between the Indian and French armed forces. Held from June 18 to July 1 in France, the exercise was hosted by the 13th French Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade (13 DBLE) and involved more than 500 personnel from various units of the French Army, Foreign Legion, Navy, and the French Air and Space Force. India was represented by a 90-member contingent, inclu...

November 9, 2024 6:41 PM

3rd India-Australia joint military exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND’ begins in Maharashtra

The third edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND, commenced on November 8 at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. Running until November 21, the exercise marks an ongoing collaborative effort to strengthen defense ties and interoperability between the two nations’ armed forces. AUSTRAHIND, which launched in 2022 in Rajasthan, has grown into an annual event, alternating between India and Australia. This year’s edition focuses on enhancing joint capabilities in sub-c...