Indian Army Contingent Departs for France to Participate in India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI
New Delhi: A 90-member Indian Army contingent departed today to participate in the 8th edition of the biennial India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI, which will be held at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France, from June 18, 2025, to July 1, 2025.
The Indian contingent is primarily represented by a battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services. They will be joined by a 90-member French contingent, represented by personnel from the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE).
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, operational coordination, and military-to-military connect between the two armies. This edition will focus on joint operations in a sub-conventional environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, with training being conducted in semi-urban terrain.
During the exercise, both contingents will rehearse and refine tactical drills, share best practices in Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and train on new-generation equipment and contemporary military technologies. The exercise will also focus on strengthening physical endurance and fostering esprit-de-corps, mutual respect, and professional camaraderie between the two armies.
The exercise underscores the growing defence cooperation between India and France and will strengthen strategic ties between the two friendly nations. This joint military exercise will provide a platform for both contingents to learn from each other and enhance their capabilities in joint operations.
