Exercise Mitra Shakti, Core Aim, Participants, Latest News

Q: What is aim of Exercise Mitra Shakti?

It aims to enhance joint military capability of both armies to undertake Counter Terrorism operations in a semi-urban environment under a United Nations mandate.

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Exercise Mitra Shakti Latest News

Recently, a 170-member Indian Defence Forces contingent departed to participate in the 12th edition of India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise ‘MITRA SHAKTI 2026’.

About Exercise Mitra Shakti

It is an annual bilateral military exercise conducted alternately in India and Sri Lanka.
Aim: The exercise aims to enhance joint military capability of both armies to undertake Counter Terrorism operations in a semi-urban environment under a United Nations mandate.
Participating Contingent: Indian battalion of the Rajputana Rifles along with troops from other arms and services, and personnel from the Indian Air Force are participating.
It provides an important platform for both armies to strengthen interoperability, exchange operational experiences and share best practices in the conduct of Counter Terrorism operations, while promoting mutual understanding and professional camaraderie.
The training programme will encompass joint planning, rehearsing tactical operations and specialised combat skills including road block operations, urban patrolling, vehicle convoy protection, area ambush etc.
It will further strengthen defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.

Source: PIB

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