News Excerpt:
The 7th edition of the joint military exercise “Shakti” between India and France is scheduled to commence on May 13 at the Umroi-based joint training node in Meghalaya.
About Ex Shaki:
- Ex Shakti is a biennial training program, which alternates between India and France.
- The sixth edition of the Ex Shakti was conducted at the Military School of Draguignan, France in November 2021.
- Exercise Shakti is conducted under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
- It is strategically designed to elevate the capabilities of participating troops in conducting multi-domain operations, particularly in sub-conventional scenarios.
- This fortnight-long exercise will witness the convergence of 90 personnel from the Indian Army’s Rajput Regiment and an equivalent number from France’s 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE).
Aim of the Exercise:
- To enhance the joint military capacity of both sides to undertake Multi-Domain Operations in a sub-conventional scenario.
- Focuses on enhancing physical fitness levels and refining tactical drills for operations at the grassroots level.
- Serves as a platform for fostering interoperability, building camaraderie between the armed forces of both nations and strengthening bilateral relations between India and France.
