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India Gazette
19 hours ago
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- India Gazette
"Exercise Shakti 2025 fostering joint training interoperability between India and France": French Army
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The 13 DBLE (Demi-Brigade of Foreign Legion) is organising the bilateral exercise Shakti 25 alongside the Indian Army. The Army said that the exercise will foster synergy and interoperability in conduct of counter terrorism operations in semi urban terrain. In a post on X, Colonel Benjamin Brunet, 52nd Corps Commander, said, 'The 13 DBLE is organizing the bilateral exercise SHAKTI 25 alongside the Indian Army. This joint training strengthens interoperability, knowledge sharing and cooperation between our two nations.' The Indian Army said, 'Exercise Shakti 2025: The Indian Army contingent has departed today to France to participate in the 8th edition of Exercise Shakti, taking place in La Cavalerie, France, from 18 June to 01 July 2025. The Exercise will foster synergy and interoperability in conduct of counter terrorism operations in semi urban terrain.' According to a release by the Ministry of Defence, the contingent, primarily from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles along with members from other arms and services, are participating in the exercise, scheduled from June 18 to July 1, at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France. Meanwhile, the French contingent, also consisting of 90 personnel, will be represented by the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE). The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen strategic ties between the two nations. As per the release, the exercise will highlight the growing defence cooperation between India and France. Exercise 'Shakti', a biennial training engagement, focuses on joint operations in a sub-conventional environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, with training conducted in semi-urban terrain. The exercise will serve as a platform for both armies to rehearse and refine tactical drills, share best practices in Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and train on new generation equipment, including contemporary military technologies. It will also foster physical endurance, esprit de corps, mutual respect, and professional camaraderie between the two forces. This edition of 'Shakti' underscores the deepening military-to-military connection and operational coordination between India and France, aligning with their broader strategic partnership. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India, France begin joint military exercise 'Shakti'
New Delhi: A joint exercise between the militaries of India and France , aimed at enhancing operational coordination and focused on joint operations in a sub-conventional environment, began on Thursday, officials said. The eighth edition of the biennial Indo-French 'Exercise Shakti' commenced at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie in France. The Indian Army contingent, comprising 90 personnel, is primarily represented by a battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles , along with personnel from other arms and services. "The French contingent, also comprising 90 personnel, is represented by the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13 DBLE)," a senior official said. 'Exercise Shakti' is a bilateral training engagement between the Indian and French armies aimed at enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and mutual understanding, the officials said. Live Events "The 2025 edition focuses on joint operations in a sub-conventional environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, with training conducted in semi-urban terrain," the official said. The opening ceremony was graced by key dignitaries, including India's military attache in France, Brig Veeresh Thapar, and the Indian contingent commander, Col HV Kalia, he said. Representing the French side were Col Benjamin Brunet, Commander of the 13 DBLE, and Lt Col Castillo, the Deputy Commander. Both sides conveyed their best wishes to the participating troops and expressed confidence that the exercise would foster deeper cooperation and mutual respect between the armed forces of India and France. In their remarks, the dignitaries highlighted that 'Exercise Shakti' would not only enhance the operational preparedness of both armies but also contribute significantly to the growing Indo-French defence partnership, the officials said. Over the course of the exercise, participating troops will engage in joint tactical drills, share best practices and operational insights, and strengthen bonds of camaraderie and trust. The culmination of the exercise will reaffirm the shared commitment of India and France towards peace, stability, and global security, they said. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
