Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone-I
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 75th year of India-Egypt relations
- Trade between India and Egypt was 7.26 billion USD in 2021.
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs