Exercise Shakti 2025
Why it Matters?
The 8th edition of Indo-French Army Exercise Shakti 2025 concluded in France, enhancing joint operational preparedness and interoperability.
What You Should Know?
Exercise Shakti 2025 is the 8th edition of the Indo-French Army bilateral military exercise.
It is a biennial exercise, held alternately in India and France, to deepen defence cooperation.
It commenced on June 18, 2025, and concluded in France, marking the alternate hosting tradition.
Over 500 French personnel from the Army, Foreign Legion, Navy, and Air and Space Force participated in the exercise.
The Indian contingent comprised 90 personnel, including a battalion from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.
The exercise aimed to enhance joint operational preparedness and interoperability in sub-conventional warfare scenarios.
It served as a platform for both countries to share tactical knowledge and strengthen defence cooperation.