India-Oman Joint Exercise AL NAJAH V

An Indian Army contingent started the 5th edition of the India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH (September 13-26, 2024), to be held from in Salalah, Oman.

The biennial exercise, first held in 2015, alternates between India and Oman; the last edition took place in Rajasthan, India.
The Royal Army of Oman’s contingent, also consisting of 60 personnel, will be represented by the Frontier Force.
The exercise aims to enhance joint military capabilities, focusing on counter-terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, with operations conducted in a desert environment.
Tactical drills include joint planning, cordon and search operations, counter-drone measures, room intervention, and mobile vehicle checkposts.
Combined field training exercises simulating real-world counter-terrorism missions have been planned to bolster cooperation and exchange of best practices.
AL NAJAH V will strengthen defence cooperation, interoperability, and camaraderie between India and Oman, further enhancing their bilateral relations.