India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE | 23 Jan 2024

The Indian Army contingent is taking part in the 2nd edition of India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE.

  • The Exercise is being conducted at Anshas, Egypt. The first edition of the exercise was conducted in 2023 in India.
  • Indian Army contingent, consisting of 25 personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) with the Egyptian contingent represented by the Egyptian Commando Squadron and Egyptian Airborne Platoon.
  • Aligned with Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, Exercise CYCLONE aims to familiarise both forces with operating procedures in desert and semi-desert terrains, emphasising special operations.

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