Exercise Cyclone 2025:
India and Egypt will hold Exercise Cyclone 2025 from February 10 to 23 in Rajasthan.
- Exercise Cyclone 2025 is a joint military exercise held between India and Egypt army.
- This is the third edition of Cyclone exercise.
- The first edition of the exercise was conducted in 2023 (In India) and second edition (In Egypt) was in 2024.
- The goal of the exercise is to improve coordination between the two armies. Training will include real-world scenarios and tactical drills.
- Motto of Exercise Cyclone 2025: “Together we train, together we excel”
- The exercise will involve the special forces of both countries.
- The Indian Army and the Egyptian Army would train together in desert conditions.
- The focus will be on counter-terrorism, high-intensity combat, and survival techniques.
- Military cooperation between India and Egypt has strengthened in recent years.
- Both countries have emphasised the need to strengthen security efforts.
- The exercise will allow both forces to operate together in simulated combat situations.