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The bilateral military exercise 'Desert Strike 2026' between the Indian Army and the French Land Army commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner district. The two-week drill focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-desert terrain and joint tactical maneuvers. This exercise highlights Rajasthan's strategic geographical importance for defense preparedness and strengthens the Indo-French strategic partnership in modern warfare techniques.
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