The exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City, marking the successful culmination of intensive joint training between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces.
Conducted from December 18 to 30 in Abu Dhabi, the second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise reaffirmed the deepening defence partnership between the two nations and highlighted their shared commitment to regional peace, security and stability.
The exercise featured a balanced mix of classroom instruction and field-based training aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual trust and operational synergy in an urban environment, with emphasis on sub-conventional operations under a United Nations mandate. The joint activities included urban combat fundamentals, marking and clearing of buildings, IED awareness, casualty evacuation, first aid and comprehensive mission planning.
Practical drills
The troops carried out progressive practical drills in built-up areas, covering room intervention and building clearance, heliborne operations, air assault missions and platoon-level joint assault exercises. Both armies exchanged and rehearsed drills on room intervention and clearance, enabling standardisation of tactics, techniques and procedures.
