The Indian Air Force successfully conducted Exercise Desert Hunt 2025, an integrated Tri-Service Special Forces drill, at Air Force Station Jodhpur from February 24 to 28. This high-intensity exercise brought together elite units, including the Para (Special Forces) of the Indian Army, the Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Indian Navy, and the Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force, to operate in a simulated combat environment.
Designed to enhance interoperability, coordination, and synergy among the three Special Forces units, the exercise tested their ability to respond swiftly and effectively to evolving security threats. Key training components included airborne insertion, precision strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls, and urban warfare scenarios—all conducted under realistic battlefield conditions.
Senior military officials oversaw the exercise to validate joint operational doctrines and assess combat readiness. The exercise reinforced the Indian Armed Forces’ commitment to national security by fostering seamless inter-service cooperation and strengthening integrated operational capabilities, the Air Force statement said.
Team BharatShakti
