SADA TANSEEQ - DEFENCE & SECURITY

News: India, Saudi Arabia conduct first joint military exercise 'SADA TANSEEQ’

 

What's in the news?

       The inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced at Mahajan, Rajasthan. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 29th January to 10th February 2024.

 

Key takeaways:

       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).

 

Sada Tanseeq Exercise:

       It is a joint military exercise conducted between the armies of Saudi Arabia and India.

 

Aim:

       To train troops of both sides for Joint Operations in Semi Desert terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

 

Features:

       The Exercise will involve Establishment of Mobile Vehicle Check Post, Cordon & Search Operation, House Intervention Drill, Reflex Shooting, Slithering and Sniper Firing.

       The Exercise will provide an opportunity to both the contingents to strengthen their bond.

       It will act as a platform to achieve shared security objectives, enhance the level of defence cooperation and foster bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.

 

Significance:

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

       It will facilitate developing interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between troops from both sides.