| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Exercise Desert Cyclone II (India-U.A.E. joint military exercise) |
| Dates | 18-30 December 2025 |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. |
| Participating Forces | - Indian Army: 45 personnel (Mechanised Infantry Regiment) <br> - U.A.E. Land Forces: 53 Mechanised Infantry Battalion |
| Objective | - Enhance interoperability <br> - Strengthen defence cooperation <br> - Improve urban warfare tactics <br> - Sub-conventional operations under UN mandate |
| Key Focus Areas | - Urban warfare <br> - Heliborne operations <br> - UAS (Drone) & Counter-UAS tactics <br> - Joint mission planning |
| Significance | - Second edition (first held in 2024) <br> - Strengthens India-U.A.E. strategic partnership <br> - Reflects military diplomacy and regional security cooperation |
| Exam-Relevant MCQ | Q: Exercise Desert Cyclone II is between India and which country? <br> Ans: (B) United Arab Emirates |
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