India-Oman Joint Military Exercise ‘Al Najah’

Why in news?

• Recently India-Oman joint military exercise 'Al Najah' started
• This exercise will be held from 13 to 26 September 2024 at Rabkoot training area in Salalah, Oman
• The Indian Army is being represented by a battalion of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment consisting of 60 personnel.
• The contingent of the Royal Army of Oman also includes 60 personnel, which will be represented by soldiers of the Frontier Force.
• The aim of this joint exercise is to enhance the joint military capability of both sides to conduct counter-terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
• This exercise will focus on operations in the desert environment.
• The tactical drills to be conducted during the exercise include joint planning, cordon and search operations, fighting in built-up area, establishment of mobile vehicle check posts, counter drone and room intervention.
• This exercise will allow both sides to exchange best practices pertaining to tactics, techniques and procedures for joint operations.
• It will promote interoperability, goodwill and camaraderie between the two armies.
• This joint exercise will strengthen defence cooperation and further enhance bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.

Military Exercise ‘Al Najah’

• It started in the year 2015
• It is conducted on a biennial basis alternately between India and Oman.
• The last edition of this exercise was conducted at Mahajan in Rajasthan.