Recently, the 6th edition of the biennial Indo-France military exercise was carried out under the title Ex-SHAKTI.
Context
Recently, the 6th edition of the biennial Indo-France military exercise was carried out under the title Ex-SHAKTI.
About Ex-SHAKTI
- Ex-SHAKTI focuses on Counter Terrorism operations in the light of semi-urban terrain under United Nations Mandate.
- It is organized biennially with the aim of enhancing military cooperation and interoperability between Armies of both the countries.
- The exercise was started in 2011.
- It is conducted alternately in India and France.
Biennial exercises of India and France
- Exercise Garuda – India-France Air forces
- Exercise Varuna – India-France Naval forces
- Exercise Shakti – India-France Military forces
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Key-highlights of Ex SHAKTI 2021
- Ex SHAKTI 2021 involved twelve days of intense joint military training.
- The exercise was preceded by joint military training, execution of combat power in a counter-insurgency environment.
- The Indian army was represented by the Gorkha rifles.
- This gave an opportunity to both contingents to get trained in a counter-terrorism environment.
- It was conducted in two phases that consisted of combat conditioning and tactical training of counter-terrorism operations.
- Besides, there were cultural and sports activities that enhanced the friendship between the military personnel of India and France.
