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Business Standard
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Indo-French joint military exercise Shakti-VIII concludes in France
The eighth edition of India-France Joint Military Exercise Shakti-VIII concluded on Thursday at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie in France, with a formal closing ceremony. The exercise marked the successful completion of an intensive training engagement aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual trust, and tactical coordination between the armies of India and France, according to a statement by the Indian Army. During the exercise, the Indian contingent, comprising 90 personnel, especially from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles battalion, and troops from the French Army's 13e Demi-Brigade de Legion Etrangere, participated in a series of mission-oriented drills tailored to sub-conventional operations. The engagement included combat shooting, urban warfare training, obstacle crossings, Electronic Warfare (EW) integration, and Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) operations. In a statement, the Indian Army stated, "A major highlight was the successful execution of a 96-hour continuous field exercise, simulating multi-domain scenarios in complex operational environments. The phase tested the endurance, planning proficiency, and joint decision-making capabilities of both contingents under realistic and high-pressure conditions." India's Ambassador to France, Sanjeev Singla, visited the troops during the exercise and commended their professionalism and contribution to strengthening defence ties between the two nations. According to Indian Embassy in France, Singla's visit boosted the morale of troops and underscored the strong diplomatic and military partnership between the two nations. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in France stated, "Mr. Sanjeev Singla, Ambassador of India to France & Monaco, visited the Indian contingent at Lodev during # SHAKTI 2025. He interacted with the soldiers, commended their professionalism and dedication, and lauded their role in strengthening Indo-French defence ties. His visit significantly boosted troop morale and underscored the strong diplomatic and military partnership between the two nations." The Indian Army stated, "Exercise Shakti-VIII stands as a testament to the growing strategic convergence between India and France. It has not only facilitated the exchange of tactical knowledge and operational best practices but has also reaffirmed the shared commitment of both countries towards regional stability, collective security, and defence cooperation." French Embassy in India called Exercise Shakti a vital opportunity for military personnel of the two nations to boost their joint operational preparedness for facing tough combat situations in a sub-conventional environment. In a statement, French Embassy in India stated, "Exercise SHAKTI was a vital opportunity for Indian and French military personnel to boost joint operational preparedness for facing the toughest combat situations in a sub-conventional environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, with training being conducted in a realistic semi-urban terrain, while strengthening ties with a strategic partner. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Gazette
17-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Indian Army contingent departs for France for joint military exercise 'Shakti'
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): An Indian Army contingent, comprising 90 personnel, departed for France on Tuesday to participate in the 8th edition of the biennial India-France Joint Military Exercise 'Shakti'. 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, will participate 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. 'Exercise SHAKTI is a biennial training engagement between the Indian and French Armies, aimed at enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and military to military connect. 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,' the release stated. 'The exercise will provide a platform for both contingents to rehearse and refine tactical drills, share best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), train on new generation equipment (contemporary military technologies) and strengthen physical endurance. It will also foster esprit de corps, mutual respect and professional camaraderie between the two armies,' it added. The Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Army also took to X to make the announcement. 'The Indian Army contingent has departed today for 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,' ADGPI stated in the post. Last year, the 7th edition of the exercise was conducted from May 13-26 in the Umroi region of Meghalaya. (ANI)
