• The inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise ‘Sada Tanseeq’ began in Rajasthan on January 29. 

• The exercise will conclude on February 10.

• The Saudi Arabian contingent comprising 45 personnel is being represented by Royal Saudi Land Forces. The Indian Army contingent also comprising 45 personnel is being represented by a battalion from the Brigade of the Guards (Mechanised Infantry).

• The aim of the exercise is to train troops of both sides for joint operations in semi-desert terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

• It will enable both sides to share their best practices in the tactics, techniques and procedures of conducting operations in sub-conventional domains.

• The exercise will facilitate developing interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between troops from both the sides.

• It will provide an opportunity to both the contingents to strengthen their bond.

Other exercise with Saudi Arabia:

• Al-Mohed Al-Hindi - Naval exercise.

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