Desert Hunt-2025 was a joint tri-service special forces exercise of the Indian Armed Forces, held from February 24 to 28, 2025, at the Jodhpur Air Force Station.
It involved the Indian Army's Para (Special Forces), the Indian Navy's Marine Commandos, and the Indian Air Force's Garud (Special Forces).
Objective:
The main objective of this exercise was to enhance interoperability, coordination, and synergy between the special forces units of the three services, enabling rapid and effective responses to emerging security challenges.
Key Activities:
- Air operations
- Precision strikes
- Hostage rescue
- Counter-terrorism operations
- Combat free falls
- Urban warfare scenarios
These activities provided a realistic test of the forces' readiness in various combat situations.
Significance:
Desert Hunt-2025 helped foster seamless inter-service cooperation among the Indian Armed Forces, thereby strengthening national security.
