India-Saudi Arabia
India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise underway in Rajasthan
The inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘Sada Tanseeq’ commenced on Monday (January 29, 2024) at Mahajan region in Rajasthan.
The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from January 29 to February 10.
"The Saudi Arabian contingent comprising 45 personnel is being represented by Royal Saudi Land Forces. The Indian Army contingent also comprising 45 personnel is being represented by a Battalion from the Brigade of the Guards (Mechanised Infantry)," read a statement issued by the Indian government.
Aim of the exercise is to train troops of both sides for Joint Operations in Semi Desert terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
The exercise will enable both sides to share their best practices in the tactics, techniques and procedures of conducting operations in the sub-conventional domain. It will facilitate developing interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between troops from both sides.
The exercise will involve the Establishment of a Mobile Vehicle Check Post, Cordon & Search Operation, House Intervention Drill, Reflex Shooting, Slithering and Sniper Firing.
The Exercise will provide an opportunity for both the contingents to strengthen their bond.
It will act as a platform to achieve shared security objectives, enhance the level of defence cooperation and foster bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.
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