Why is it in the news?
→ Indian Army contingent departed for UAE for bilateral military exercise.
→ Second edition strengthens India–UAE defence cooperation.
Important Points:
- Second edition of India–UAE Joint Military Exercise.
- Conducted in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- First edition held in January 2024.
- First bilateral Army exercise between India and UAE.
- Focuses on joint urban warfare training.
- Aims at sub-conventional operations under UN mandate.
- Supports peacekeeping and counter-terrorism missions.
- Part of broader India–UAE defence cooperation framework.