The third edition of the India-Egypt joint military exercise “Cyclone 2025” commenced on 10 February 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. The 14-day exercise aims to enhance defence cooperation, share professional skills, and improve special forces interoperability in desert environments.
Key Highlights:
- Focus Areas: Counter-terrorism, reconnaissance, raids, sniping, combat free fall, surveillance, and target designation.
- Indian Contingent: Personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
- Egyptian Contingent: Egyptian Commando Squadron and Egyptian Airborne Platoon.
- Strengthened military cooperation between India and Egypt, emphasizing security collaboration.
