Meghalaya: India-France joint military exercise concludes in Umroi
First Published: 26th May, 2024 20:31 IST
The exercise which began on May 13 ended with the display of various equipment of warfare by both the forces.
The 7th edition of the India- France Joint Military Exercise, Shakti, concluded at Umroi today, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya.
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The exercise which began on May 13 ended with the display of various equipment of warfare by both the forces.
Exercise SHAKTI is a biennial training event conducted alternatively in India and France. Last edition was conducted in France in November 2021.
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The Indian contingent comprising 90 personnel was represented primarily by a Battalion of the RAJPUT Regiment besides personnel from other arms and services.
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Aim of Exercise SHAKTI is to enhance joint military capability of India and France to undertake multi-domain operations in a Sub Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
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Exercise SHAKTI enables the two sides to share their best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures of conducting joint operations.
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The joint exercise facilitated in developing inter-operability, bonhomie between armed forces personnel of the two countries. This also enhances the level of defence cooperation, further fostering bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.
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