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India-UAE Desert Cyclone II Army Exercise Concludes in Abu Dhabi on December 30, 2025
India–UAE joint military exercise Desert Cyclone II concludes in Abu Dhabi on December 30, 2025 after nearly two weeks of training. The drill is conducted by the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces, focusing on urban warfare, counter-terrorism, and UN-mandated operations to enhance interoperability.
Exercise Desert Cyclone II (India–UAE Bilateral Army Exercise)
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Provides for a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces. |
| Edition | The second edition of the bilateral army exercise. |
| Dates | Conducted from December 18 to 30, 2025 |
| Venue | Al-Hamra Training City, Abu Dhabi. |
| Participating countries | India and the United Arab Emirates. |
| Indian contingent | 45 personnel, mainly from a battalion of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment. |
| UAE contingent | The 53 Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the UAE Land Forces. |
| Core focus areas | Urban warfare, counter-terrorism, and UN-mandated operations. |
| Operational framework | Provides for interoperability in urban warfare and sub conventional operations under a United Nations mandate. |
| Training components | Comprises classroom instruction and field exercises. |
| Key training activities | Urban combat drills; marking and clearing of buildings; IED awareness; casualty evacuation; first aid; detailed mission planning. |
| Advanced operations | Heliborne operations and air assault drills. |
| Culminating activity | Comprises integrated offensive and defensive urban operations. |