Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone

• Exercise Desert Cyclone began on 02 January 2024 in Rajasthan.

• This is a joint military exercise between India and UAE. This is a fortnight long drill.

• It aims to increase interoperability by learning and sharing best practices in urban operations.

• In September 2008, Abu Dhabi's Al-Dhafra Station hosted the first-ever joint air force exercise between the UAE and India.