The second edition of the joint exercise between the Indian and Oman Armies commenced with the opening ceremony at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The training contingents comprised of platoon strength from both the armies, which was validated over two-three days by senior military observers of both the countries. The previous edition of the exercise was held at Muscat, Oman, in 2015.

The aim of this exercise is to acquaint both forces with each other’s operating procedures, improve the interoperability in conducting joint operations in the backdrop of counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism environment as also to enhance the existing military relationship between the Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman.