Exercise Desert Hunt 2025: Enhancing Inter-Service Cooperation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 |
| Date | February 24 to 28, 2025 |
| Location | Air Force Station Jodhpur |
| Participants | Para (Special Forces) of the Indian Army, Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Indian Navy, Garud (Special Forces) of the Indian Air Force |
| Objective | Enhance interoperability, coordination, and synergy among Special Forces units |
| Focus Areas | Swift and effective response to emerging security challenges |
| Key Drills | Airborne insertion, Precision strikes, Hostage rescue operations, Counter-terrorism missions, Combat free falls, Urban warfare scenarios |
| Realistic Conditions | Special Forces operated under realistic conditions to test combat readiness |
| Supervision | Senior military officials supervised the exercise to validate joint operational doctrines |
| Strategic Significance | Reinforced the Indian Armed Forces' commitment to national security by promoting inter-service cooperation |