India Conducts ‘Exercise Desert Hunt 2025’

An integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise, Exercise Desert Hunt 2025, was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 24 to 28 February 2025, focusing on strengthening inter-service cooperation and combat readiness.

The exercise brought together elite Para (Special Forces) of the Indian Army, Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Indian Navy, and Garud (Special Forces) of the Indian Air Force, operating in a joint combat environment.
The drill aimed to enhance interoperability, coordination, and synergy among the Special Forces to ensure a swift and effective response to emerging security challenges.
Key operations practiced included airborne insertion, precision strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls, and urban warfare scenarios, simulating real-life conflict conditions.
Senior military officials supervised the exercise to assess the effectiveness of joint doctrines and ensure operational preparedness.
The exercise tested the combat readiness of the forces under realistic conditions, evaluating their ability to respond to high-intensity threats.