Indian contingent to participate in India-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI
June 18, 2025 | Wednesday | News
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
The Indian Army contingent departed to participate in the 8th edition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI. The exercise will be conducted at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France, from 18th June 2025 to 1st July 2025.
The Indian contingent, comprising 90 personnel, is being represented primarily by a Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, besides personnel from other arms and services. The French contingent, comprising 90 personnel, will be represented by personnel from the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE).
Exercise SHAKTI is a biennial training engagement between the Indian and French Armies, aimed at enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and military-to-military connections. 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.
The exercise will provide a platform for both contingents to rehearse and refine tactical drills, share best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), train on new generation equipment (contemporary military technologies) and strengthen physical endurance. It will also foster esprit de corps, mutual respect and professional camaraderie between the two armies.
Exercise SHAKTI-VIII underscores the growing defence cooperation between India and France and will strengthen strategic ties between the two friendly nations.
