7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI

The 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced at Umroi, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya.

• Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 13^th to 26^th May 2024.

• Exercise SHAKTI is a biennial training event conducted alternatively in India and France. Last edition was conducted in France in November 2021.

• Indian contingent comprising 90 personnel is being represented primarily by a Battalion of the RAJPUT Regiment besides personnel from other arms and services.

• The French contingent comprising 90 personnel is represented mainly by personnel from the 13^th Foreign Legion Half- Brigade (13^th DBLE).

• Aim of Exercise SHAKTI is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake multi-domain operations in a Sub Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.