**Executive Summary**
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the UAE to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II, to be held in Abu Dhabi from December 18-30, 2025. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and foster defence cooperation between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces. The exercise builds on recent visits of UAE military leaders to India in October and December 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Exercise Details:**
* Exercise Name: DESERT CYCLONE-II
* Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
* Dates: December 18-30, 2025
* **Participating Forces:**
* Indian Army: 45 personnel, primarily from a battalion of The Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
* UAE Land Forces: Contingent of similar strength, represented by the 53 Mechanised Infantry Battalion.
* **Objectives:**
* Enhance interoperability between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces.
* Foster defence cooperation through joint training in an urban environment.
* Focus on sub-conventional operations under a United Nations mandate.
* Enable forces to operate together in peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and stability operations.
* Joint training on a wide spectrum of tactical drills, including fighting in built-up areas, heliborne operations and detailed mission planning.
* Integration of UAS and counter-UAS techniques.
* **Strategic Implications:**
* Strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between India and the UAE.
* Deepen the strategic partnership and military diplomacy between the two countries.
* Reaffirm shared commitment to regional peace, security, and stability.
* Cement professional bonds between the two armies.
* Promote mutual understanding of tactics, techniques, and procedures.
* Contribute to the development of interoperable capabilities.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Army Personnel**
* **Impact:**
* Opportunity to participate in joint military exercises with the UAE Land Forces.
* Exposure to different operational environments and tactical drills.
* Enhancement of interoperability and professional relationships with UAE counterparts.
* **Action Required:**
* Participate in the DESERT CYCLONE-II exercise as per the schedule and objectives.
**UAE Land Forces Personnel**
* **Impact:**
* Opportunity to participate in joint military exercises with the Indian Army.
* Exposure to different operational environments and tactical drills.
* Enhancement of interoperability and professional relationships with Indian counterparts.
* **Action Required:**
* Participate in the DESERT CYCLONE-II exercise as per the schedule and objectives.
**Indian and UAE Governments**
* **Impact:**
* Strengthening of bilateral relations and defence cooperation.
* Demonstration of commitment to regional peace, security, and stability.
* Enhancement of strategic partnership and military diplomacy.
* **Action Required:**
* Support and facilitate the successful execution of the DESERT CYCLONE-II exercise.
Key Entities Referenced
DESERT CYCLONE-II: India-UAE Joint Military Exercise
UAE Land Forces: Military force of the United Arab Emirates participating in the exercise
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Location of the DESERT CYCLONE-II military exercise
Ministry of Defence: Indian ministry responsible for defense matters and the release of this information
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR
INDIA-UAE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE DESERT
CYCLONE 2025
प्रव तथ: 17 DEC 2025 2:09PM by PIB Delhi
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second
edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II, scheduled to be conducted at
Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 18 to 30 December 2025.
The Indian contingent comprises 45 personnel, primarily from a battalion of The Mechanised Infantry
Regiment. The UAE Land Forces contingent, of similar strength, will be represented by the 53
Mechanised Infantry Battalion.
The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability and foster defence cooperation between the Indian
Army and the UAE Land Forces through joint training in an urban environment, with a focus on sub-
conventional operations under a United Nations mandate, enabling both forces to operate together in
peacekeeping, counter-terrorism and stability operations.
Over nearly two weeks, troops from both countries will jointly train on a wide spectrum of tactical drills
including fighting in built-up areas, heliborne operations and detailed mission planning. In addition,
the integration of UAS and counter-UAS techniques will be carried out for conduct of operations in
built-up areas.
Building on the momentum of the successful visit of the Commander, UAE Land Forces, on 27-28
October 2025 and Commander UAE Presidential Guard on 15-19 December 2025, Exercise DESERT
CYCLONE–II will further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between India and the UAE.
The conduct of DESERT CYCLONE–II underscores the deepening strategic partnership and military
diplomacy between India and the UAE, reaffirming the shared commitment of both nations to regional
peace, security and stability. The exercise will further cement professional bonds between the two armies,
promote mutual understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures, and contribute to the development of
interoperable capabilities._____________________________________________________________
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