The Indian Army has dispatched a contingent to Oman for the 5th edition of the India-Oman Joint Military Exercise, Al Najah. The exercise is set to take place at the Rabkoot Training Area in Salalah, Oman, from September 13 to September 26.

The Ministry of Defence announced that Exercise Al Najah has been held every two years since 2015, rotating between India and Oman. The previous edition was conducted at Mahajan in Rajasthan.

The Indian Army's contingent includes 60 personnel from the Mechanised Infantry Regiment, supported by members from other branches and services. The Royal Army of Oman will also send 60 personnel, represented by troops from the Frontier Force.

The main objective of the exercise is to strengthen the joint military capabilities of both nations in counter-terrorism operations, as outlined in Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The focus will be on operations in a desert environment.

The Ministry of Defence detailed that the exercise will involve tactical drills such as joint planning, cordon and search operations, fighting in built-up areas, establishing mobile vehicle check posts, counter-drone measures, and room intervention. Additionally, combined field training exercises will simulate real-world counter-terrorism missions.

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