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Ex SHAKTI- 2021: Indo – France joint military exercise

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    29th Nov, 2021

Recently, the 6th edition of the biennial Indo-France military exercise was carried out under the title Ex-SHAKTI.

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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

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.

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