Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone-I

January 20, 2023

The Indian and the Egyptian Armies are to conduct the first-ever joint exercise Cyclone-I. It is to be held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for 14 days. The exercise is the first of its kind as it brings the special forces of the countries to a common platform. Cyclone-I would help the armies exchange their culture and ethos. Also, they will foster interoperability and aid in boosting the diplomatic relation between the nations.

Objectives of the exercise

The exercise is to honor the professional skills of the armies.
It will focus on skills necessary to fight in desert terrain undertaking reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, and other special operations.
The armies will share their experience, professional knowledge, and tactics
The exercise aims to build trust between the countries

Training and Drills

30-40 special forces are participating in the exercise
The armies will engage and get trained in combat free fall, sniping, surveillance, etc

India-Egypt

Exercise Desert Warrior is held between the Air Forces of the countries.
India and Egypt manufactured Helen-300 jointly
In 2006, the Defense Committee was formed. The committee is responsible for framing key defense decisions between the countries. The sixth meeting of the committee was held in 2016.
2022 marked the 75^th year of India-Egypt relations
Trade between India and Egypt was 7.26 billion USD in 2021.

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