India-Egypt special forces exercise Cyclone-III begins at Mahajan, Rajasthan
The third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on 10 February 2025 and runs until 23 February.
Summary
Exercise CYCLONE-III, the third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise, began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on 10 February 2025 and is scheduled until 23 February. The annual exercise alternates between India and Egypt; the last edition was held in Egypt in January 2024. Each side fielded 25 personnel, with India represented by troops from two Special Forces battalions. It will end with a 48-hour validation exercise on counter-terrorism drills in desert and semi-desert terrain.
Key facts
- Dates and place
- 10–23 February 2025, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan
- Edition
- Third
- Contingents
- 25 personnel each
- Previous edition
- Egypt, January 2024
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did the third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE begin on 10 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan
CYCLONE-III began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan and runs until 23 February 2025.
Consider the following statements about Exercise CYCLONE-III (February 2025): 1. It is the third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise. 2. The previous edition was held in India in January 2024. 3. Each contingent comprises 25 personnel. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
It is the third edition and each side fielded 25 personnel; the previous edition was held in Egypt, not India, in January 2024.