India-Oman Joint Military Exercise Al Najah

• The Indian Army contingent has left to participate in the fifth edition of India-Oman Joint Military Exercise Al Najah.

• It will be held at Rabkoot Training Area in Salalah, Oman from September 13 to 26.

• Exercise Al Najah is being held once every two years since 2015 on an alternating basis between India and Oman.

• The Indian Army contingent comprises 60 personnel, including a battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment and members from various branches and services.

• The exercise will focus on operations in a desert environment.