The third edition of ‘Cyclone' joint military exercise by Indian and Egyptian special forces began at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner.

• It is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Egypt.
• Last edition of the same exercise was conducted in Egypt in January last year.
• The Indian contingent comprising 25 personnel will be represented by troops from two Special Forces Battalions. Egypt contingent also comprising 25 personnel will be represented by Special Forces Group and Task Force of Egyptian Special Forces.
• Aim of Exercise Cyclone is to promote military-military relationship between the two countries through enhancement of interoperability, jointness and mutual exchange of special operations tactics.
• The exercise will focus on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills.
• Drills aspects to be rehearsed during the exercise will include advanced special forces skills and various other tactics, techniques and procedures as per the current operational paradigm.