An Indian Army contingent departs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II. Commencing tomorrow, the exercise will continue till December 30. The Indian contingent, comprising 45 personnel, primarily from a battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment, is participating in the exercise. The UAE Land Forces contingent, of similar strength, will be represented by 53 Mechanised Infantry Battalion: @DefenceMinIndia