Published January 02,2024
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India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday started a joint navy train within the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan.
As a part of the inaugural version of the “Desert Cyclone” train, 45 personnel of the UAE’s land forces are collaborating within the train, which is being held from Jan. 2-15, an Indian Defense Ministry assertion stated.
The purpose of the train is to “enhance interoperability in sub-conventional operations including fighting in built-up areas in desert/semi desert terrain,” the ministry stated.
“Drills planned to be rehearsed during Exercise include Establishment of a joint surveillance centre, cordon and search operation, Domination of built-up area and heliborne operations,” it stated, including that the train will “also foster collaborative partnership and help in sharing best practices between the two sides.”
“Exercise (desert cyclone) signifies further strengthening of bonds of friendship and trust between India and the UAE. The exercise aims to achieve shared security objectives and foster bilateral relations between two friendly nations,” the ministry stated.
Source: www.anews.com.tr