Exercise Cyclone 1: Sniping, Recon, Raids

Indian and Egyptian troopers take part in “Train Cyclone-1” in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer:

The primary-ever joint train between the particular forces of the Indian Military and the Egyptian Military named “Train Cyclone-I” is underway in Rajasthan, in line with an official assertion.

The train which started on January 14 is aimed toward bolstering defence cooperation between the 2 nations and concentrate on sharing skilled abilities and interoperability of the particular forces in desert terrain whereas endeavor counter-terrorism, reconnaissance, raids and different particular operations, the assertion added.

That is the primary train of its form bringing the particular forces of each the nations on a standard platform.

“The 14-day train which is being carried out within the deserts of Rajasthan engages each the contingents to advance particular forces abilities corresponding to sniping, fight free fall, reconnaissance, surveillance and goal designation, sharing of knowledge on weapons, gear, improvements, ways, methods and procedures,” the discharge mentioned.

Train #CYCLONE 2023

The maiden Joint Train ‘CYCLONE – I’ between #SpecialForces of #IndianArmy and #EgyptArmy commenced in #Rajasthan with concentrate on sharing skilled abilities and experiences on #SpecialForces Operations.#IndianArmy#OnPathToTransformationpic.twitter.com/Ixq4lBilBE

— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 20, 2023

The contributors would additionally undertake joint planning and drills for particular forces operations in a mechanised warfare setting in addition to surgical strikes on terrorist camps/ hideouts to incorporate sniping of high-value targets.

The joint train would offer an perception into the tradition and ethos of each the armies thereby fostering army cooperation and interoperability to additional strengthen the diplomatic relations between India and Egypt, the discharge added.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is scheduled to reach in India on January 24. He would be the first Egyptian President and the fifth chief from the Center-East to grace the Republic Day celebrations because the chief visitor.

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