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21/01/23 09:35 AM IST

Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone - I Commences in Rajasthan

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  • The first ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army named “Exercise Cyclone-I” is in progress at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan since 14 January 2023.
Cyclone-I Exercise
  • The exercise is the first of its kind as it brings the special forces of the countries to a common platform.
  • Cyclone-I would help the armies exchange their culture and ethos.
  • Also, they will foster interoperability and aid in boosting the diplomatic relation between the nations.
  • The exercise aims to bolster defence co-operation between the two nations and focus on sharing professional skills and interoperability of Special Forces in desert terrain while undertaking counter terrorism, reconnaissance, raids and other special operations.
  • The joint exercise would provide an insight into the culture and ethos of both armies thereby fostering military cooperation and interoperability to further strengthen the diplomatic relations between India and Egypt.
  • The 14-day exercise which is being carried out in the deserts of Rajasthan engages both the contingents to advance special forces skills such as sniping, combat free fall, reconnaissance, surveillance and target designation, sharing of information on weapons, equipment, innovations, tactics, techniques and procedures.
Source- PIB

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