IAF Conducted Exercise ‘Desert Hunt 2025’ in Rajasthan

Current Context: The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from February 24 to 28, 2025.

• Participants: Elite units including Para (Special Forces) from the Indian Army, Marine Commandos (MARCOS) from the Indian Navy, and Garud (Special Forces) from the IAF.
• Objective: Enhance interoperability, coordination, and synergy among the three special forces units for swift and effective responses to security challenges.
• Activities: Included airborne insertion, precision strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls, and urban warfare scenarios, testing combat readiness in a simulated environment.
• Significance: Reinforced the Indian Armed Forces’ commitment to national security through seamless inter-service cooperation.

Question:

Q.1 Where was Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 conducted?
a) Air Force Station Hindon
b) Air Force Station Jodhpur
c Air Force Station Gwalior
d) Air Force Station Pune

Answer: b) Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 was held at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from February 24 to 28, 2025.