An Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of the India–Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone-IV, scheduled to be held at Anshas from April 9 to 17.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the exercise marks a continuation of deepening military cooperation between the two nations and follows the successful conduct of its previous edition in India. The Indian contingent comprises 25 personnel from elite Special Forces units, who will train alongside their Egyptian counterparts in a realistic operational setting.
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The primary objective of the exercise is to enhance joint mission planning capabilities and improve interoperability through the exchange of best practices in special operations. Troops from both countries will engage in a series of drills focusing on specialised tactics, techniques and procedures in desert and semi-desert terrain, it added.
In addition to operational training, the exercise will facilitate the exchange of professional expertise and help build camaraderie between the two forces. It also aims to foster a deeper understanding of each other’s military traditions and cultures.
