Army team leaves for India-French joint exercise
An Army contingent left for France on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) to participate in the eighth edition of the India-French joint military exercise named 'Shakti', which will be conducted at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, from June 18 to July 1.
The Indian contingent comprises 90 personnel, primarily from a battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, besides personnel from other services. The French contingent has 90 personnel from the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE), the Defence Ministry said.
The exercise is a biennial training engagement between the Indian and French armies, aimed at enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and military-to-military connection. 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.
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