India & France to hold joint military exercise 'Shakti 2019' on Oct 31

The Indian and French forces will participate in a bilateral exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan from October 31 to November 13. The French army troops arrived in India on Saturday for training with the Indian Troops. the French Army delegation will be represented by troops of 21st Marine Infantry Regiment of 6th Armoured Brigade and the contingent of the Sikh Regiment of Sapta Shakti Command will represent Indian Army in this exercise. 

Indian and French Army Joint Exercise

The exercises will focus on counter-terrorism skills. The exercises will also focus on physical training and sharing of the drill at the tactical level. 

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Indo-Japan Joint exercise 

Earlier, the army also announced bilateral exercises with Japan.

An Army statement said the exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the two Armies. The bilateral exercise will culminate in a 36 hours long validation exercise which will involve neutralisation of terrorists in a village hideout. Series of 'Exercise Shakti' between India and France commenced in 2011. The Indian Forces and the Japanese forces participated in counter-terrorism operations and optimum employment of specialist equipment. 

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(With ANI inputs)