23-11-2021 | 15:24 PM
EX SHAKTI 2021
The sixth edition of the India-France joint military exercise “EX SHAKTI 2021” is being conducted from 15 to 26, 2021 in Frejus, France.
The exercise will focus on Counter Terrorism operations in backdrop of semi-urban terrain under United Nations Mandate with an aim to enhance military cooperation and inter-operability between the two Armies.
The Indian Army will be represented by the Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion.
The contributions of the contingent in the 1971 war were recognised by Theatre Honour of Jammu & Kashmir and Battle Honour Shingo River Valley.
India and France carry out three biennial training exercises
Exercise Garuda with the Indian Air Force
Exercise Varuna with the Indian Navy
Exercise Shakti with Indian Army.
