IAF Recently Conducted 'Desert Hunt 2025' Exercise in Rajasthan.

Defence | Dated: 03 Mar 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently conducted the integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise named Exercise 'Desert Hunt 2025' at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from 24 to 28 February 2025.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The exercise brought together elite Special Forces units from the Indian Army (IA), the Indian Navy (IN), and the IAF to practice interoperability, coordination, and combat efficiency in simulated real-world scenarios.
  • - During the exercise, Para (Special Forces) of IA, Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of IN, and Garud (Special Forces) of IAF participated together in a simulated combat environment.
  • - This high-intensity exercise aimed to improve interoperability, coordination, and synergy among the three Special Forces units to respond quickly and effectively to recent emergent security challenges.

πŸ’‘ Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The exercise comprised airborne insertion, precise strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls, and urban warfare scenarios that assessed the combat readiness of the forces under realistic situations.
  • (ii) Senior military officials supervised the exercise, which validated joint doctrines. It also provided a platform to reinforce the IAF’s commitment to strengthening national security through seamless inter-service cooperation.

πŸ“š Test Your Knowledge:

Where was the IAF's recently conducted Exercise 'Desert Hunt 2025' held?

Correct Answer: Jodhpur

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About Rajasthan

  • CM : Bhajan Lal Sharma
  • Governor: Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde