SADA
TANSEEQ - DEFENCE & SECURITY
News:
India, Saudi Arabia
conduct first joint military exercise 'SADA TANSEEQ’
What's
in the news?
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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:
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The Saudi Arabian contingent comprising 45
personnel is being represented by Royal Saudi Land Forces.
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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:
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It is a joint military exercise conducted
between the armies of Saudi Arabia and India.
Aim:
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To train troops of both sides for Joint
Operations in Semi Desert terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations
Charter.
Features:
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The Exercise will involve Establishment of
Mobile Vehicle Check Post, Cordon & Search Operation, House Intervention
Drill, Reflex Shooting, Slithering and Sniper Firing.
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The Exercise will provide an opportunity
to both the contingents to strengthen their bond.
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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:
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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.
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It will facilitate developing
interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between troops from both sides.