Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 | 03 Mar 2025

Why in News? 

The Indian Air Force conducted an integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise, Exercise Desert Hunt 2025, at Air Force Station Jodhpur from February 24 to 28, 2025. 

Key Points 

• Participation of Special Forces: 
  • This exercise brought together elite Para (Special Forces) of the Indian Army, Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Indian Navy, and Garud (Special Forces) of the Indian Air Force. 
  • These units operated in a simulated combat environment, executing joint missions. 
• Objectives and Key Focus Areas: 
  • The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, coordination, and synergy among the three Special Forces units. 
  • It focused on ensuring a swift and effective response to emerging security challenges. 
  • The exercise featured a range of high-intensity drills, including: 
    • Airborne insertion 
    • Precision strikes 
    • Hostage rescue operations 
    • Counter-terrorism missions 
    • Combat free falls 
    • Urban warfare scenarios 
  • The Special Forces operated under realistic conditions to test their combat readiness. 
• Supervision and Strategic Significance: 
  • Senior military officials supervised the exercise to validate joint operational doctrines. 

The exercise reinforced the Indian Armed Forces' commitment to national security by promoting seamless inter-service cooperation.