The Indian and Egyptian armies started an 11-day military drill in Egypt’s Anshas on Monday. The goal of the exercise is to increase defense and security cooperation between the two countries. At the second India-Egypt practice “Cyclone,” 25 members of the Parachute Regiment (special forces) were part of the Indian team.
The drill for special forces was held for the first time last year in India.
“The aim of the exercise is to acquaint both the sides with each other’s operating procedures in the backdrop of special operations in desert/semi desert terrain under Chapter VII of UN Charter,” India’s army stated.
“Exercise Cyclone is designed to develop bilateral military cooperation and strengthen bond between the two armies through conduct of discussions and rehearsal of tactical military drills,” it stated.
The Army said that the drill would give both groups a chance to get to know each other better and share the best ways to do things.
The Army said in a statement that it will also help two friendly countries work together to reach their common security goals and improve their relations with each other.
The drill is made up of three stages where special operations will be planned and carried out in non-standard domains.
“While the first phase will include military exhibitions and tactical interactions, the second phase will focus on training on improvised explosive device (IED), counter IED and combat first aid,” the Army told us.
“The third and final phase will encompass joint tactical exercise based on fighting in built-up area and hostage rescue scenarios,” it stated.
