Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise, named ‘DESERT CYCLONE,’ has commenced in Mahajan, Rajasthan, and is scheduled from 2nd to 15th January 2024.
India has also been a regular participant at the biennial International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi.
| Exercise Name | Objectives |
| DESERT CYCLONE | Enhance interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations |
| DESERT FLAG | Joint air exercises and training |
| Zayed Talwar | The bilateral naval exercise ‘Zayed Talwar’ aims to enhance the interoperability and synergy between the Indian Navy and UAE Navy. |
| INDE-UAE BILATERAL EXERCISE | Focus on counter-terrorism and strategic cooperation |
