CYCLONE – I: India, Egypt special forces hold joint exercise in Jaisalmer – Photos

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In Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, the first-ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army is in progress since 14 January 2023. It is named “Exercise Cyclone-I”. The joint exercise aims to bolster defence co-operation between the two nations.

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The focus is also on sharing professional skills and interoperability of Special Forces in desert terrain while undertaking reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, raids, and other special operations. (Image courtesy: PIB)

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It is a 14-day long exercise and engages both the contingents to advance special forces skills such as Combat Free Fall, Sniping, Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Target Designation, sharing of information on weapons, innovations, equipment, tactics, techniques, and procedures. (Image courtesy: PIB)

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The soldiers would also undertake joint planning and drills for Special Forces operations in a mechanised warfare setting. (Image courtesy: PIB)

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They will also do surgical strikes on terrorist camps/hideouts including sniping of High-Value Targets.(Image courtesy: PIB)