India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise: The inaugural edition of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced on Monday at Mahajan, Rajasthan.

• The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 29 January to 10 February 2024. The Saudi Arabian contingent comprising 45 personnel is being represented by the 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). 
• The 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 involve the establishment of Mobile Vehicle Check Post, Cordon and 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.