In the joint military exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’, 2024, the collaboration between India and UAE was aimed at enhancing interoperability through knowledge exchange. Joint military exercises like ‘Desert Cyclone’ are conducted to foster cooperation and improve the operational capabilities of the participating nations. Through these exercises, countries can share best practices, learn from each other’s experiences, and work on coordination mechanisms. This partnership helps in building mutual trust and strengthening bilateral ties in the defense sector.