India and United Arab Emirates conduct second edition of Exercise Desert Cyclone in Abu Dhabi

Key facts

• Exercise Desert Cyclone-II is scheduled from December 18-30 in Abu Dhabi.
• The Indian contingent comprises 45 personnel, primarily from a battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
• The UAE Land Forces contingent is represented by the 53 Mechanised Infantry Battalion.
• The exercise focuses on sub-conventional operations under a United Nations mandate, including peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and stability operations.
• Tactical drills include fighting in built-up areas, heliborne operations, mission planning, and integration of UAS and counter-UAS techniques.