The Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 involved elite Para (Special Forces) from the Indian Army, the Marine Commandos from the Indian Navy along the Garud (Special Forces) from the Indian Air Force, participating together in a simulated combat environment

The high-intensity drill was aimed at enhancing interoperability, coordination and synergy among the three Special Forces units in order to ensure a swift and effective response towards rising security challenges

The exercise featured a range of high-intensity operations, including airborne insertions, precision strikes, hostage rescues, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls, and urban warfare scenarios

These activities were designed to rigorously test the combat readiness of the forces under realistic and challenging conditions, the official statement said

The exercise was overseen by senior military officials to validate joint doctrines and served as a platform to reinforce the Indian Armed Forces' commitment to enhancing national security through seamless inter-service cooperation, the statement said