India, France Set for 7th Joint Military Exercise Shakti

May 11, 2024

India and France are set to conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’ between May 13-26, 2024, in the Umroi region of Meghalaya. This version of the drill builds on the strong defense ties that have been gaining a lot of strength, as shown by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan’s trip to France from April 22–25.

The objective of Exercise Shakti 2024

The primary aim of the upcoming joint exercise is to improve the joint military capabilities of India and France to carry out Multi-Domain Operations in a Sub-Conventional scenario. In modern warfare, where conventional and unconventional tactics are used in many areas, such as the air, land, sea, and cyberspace, these kinds of activities are very important.

The goal of Exercise Shakti 2024 is to improve the ability of the armed forces of the two countries to work together and get along with each other. For joint operations to go well, different armed groups must be able to work together without any problems. This is especially true in complex combat situations.

Precedence and Legacy

The sixth Ex Shakti 2021, which is held every two years, took place at the Military School of Draguignan in France. It saw participation from a contingent of the Indian Army, including officers and soldiers from the Gorkha Rifles. The training was mostly about working together to plan operations, knowing each other during operations, and working together to fight terrorism under a UN mandate. The last exercise improved combat fitness and tactical training, and it ended with a tough 36-hour mission that proved the skills learned.

About Joint Military Exercise Shakti

Joint Military Exercise Shakti is a bilateral exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the French Army. Established in 2011, the exercise is focused on improving military cooperation, counter-terrorism tactics, and interoperability between the two forces. Exercises typically involve infantry tactics, counterinsurgency, counter-terrorism operations, and tactical joint exercises including physical education and dozing courses. Shakti aims to promote mutual understanding and learn best practices from each other, underlining the strategic military and diplomatic ties between India and France. The fact that both countries worked together to plan and carry out the action shows their dedication to world peace and stability.

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