India-UAE Desert Cyclone II Military Exercise Concludes in Abu Dhabi:
India and the United Arab Emirates continue to deepen their strategic defense partnership through regular joint military exercises. Desert Cyclone II, the second edition of the bilateral army exercise, concluded successfully in Abu Dhabi, showcasing growing interoperability, trust, and coordination between the armed forces of both nations.The second edition of the India-UAE joint military exercise Desert Cyclone II concluded on December 30, 2025, in Abu Dhabi after nearly two weeks of intensive training aimed at enhancing interoperability and cooperation in urban and sub-conventional warfare operations.Desert Cyclone II is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces. Conducted from December 18 to 30, 2025, at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi, the exercise reflects the growing defence ties and shared security interests of India and the UAE.
