7th INDIA- FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SHAKTI COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA.

Defence

The 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced today, at Umroi, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 13th to 26th May 2024. The Opening Ceremony of the joint exercise was attended by H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India and Major General Prasanna Sudhakar Joshi, General Officer Commanding 51 Sub Area. Exercise SHAKTI is a biennial training event conducted alternatively in India and France. Last edition was conducted in France in November 2021. Indian contingent comprising 90 personnel is being represented primarily by a Battalion of the RAJPUT Regiment besides personnel from other arms and services. Observers from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force will also form part of the exercise. The French contingent comprising 90 personnel will be represented mainly by personnel from the 13th Foreign Legion Half- Brigade (13th DBLE). Aim of Exercise SHAKTI is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake multi-domain operations in a Sub Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.


      Bilateral Collaboration: India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI fosters bilateral collaboration between the two nations, focusing on enhancing joint military capabilities.

      Multi-Domain Operations: The exercise aims to hone the skills required for multi-domain operations, particularly in Sub Conventional scenarios, aligning with Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.

      Strategic Significance: Taking place alternatively in India and France, Exercise SHAKTI underscores the strategic significance of defense cooperation between the two countries in tackling contemporary security challenges.

 

     


About Exercise Shakti

First STARTED IN 2011
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