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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India, France conduct joint exercise 'Shakti-VIII' to deepen of military-to-military trust
NEW DELHI: The Indian and French Armies carried out joint military exercises in France in a realistic condition encompassing a wide spectrum of mission-specific drills tailored to sub-conventional and modern warfare. The Indian Army says the Indo-French Joint Military Exercise, christened Shakti-VIII, 'will strengthen operational interoperability and mutual cooperation between the two militaries.' The exercise included 'combat shooting in semi-developed terrain, obstacle crossings, urban combat drills, joint patrols, and troop insertion techniques—all conducted under realistic operational conditions to sharpen tactical adaptability.' Specialist detachments from both sides have engaged in Electronic Warfare (EW) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) training, incorporating signal interception, jamming, spectrum control, and drone-neutralisation exercises. The Army said, 'These modules have enhanced both contingents' ability to operate effectively in contested electromagnetic environments, significantly augmenting modern battlefield readiness.'
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- The Hindu
Thai, Cambodian soldiers briefly clash in disputed border area
Thai and Cambodian soldiers briefly fired at each other in their disputed border area Wednesday (May 28, 2025), the Thai and Cambodian Armies said. The Thai statement said the Cambodian soldiers entered a disputed area and Thai soldiers approached the area to negotiate but due to misunderstanding, the Cambodian side opened fire and the Thai soldiers then retaliated. Cambodian Army spokesperson Mao Phalla said the Cambodian troops were conducting a routine patrol along the border when the Thai side opened fire. The clash lasted about 10 minutes until local commanders spoke to each other and ordered a ceasefire. The Thai Army said the two were negotiating. The Thai Army said it had no casualties, and the Cambodian official said there was no immediate information on its casualties.
