Archive · 19 Dec 2025
India-Malaysia troops conclude Harimau Shakti exercise
The Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army just finished a two-week training exercise called Harimau Shakti-2025 in Rajasthan.
They practiced things like fighting terrorism, using drones, and working together in different situations.
They also did special drills like jumping out of helicopters and shooting practice.
This exercise helped them learn from each other and work better as a team.
They even did yoga to stay strong and ready for action.
It was a great way for both countries to become better friends and partners in defence.
The fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army concluded successfully at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.
The exercise focused on sub-conventional operations under a United Nations Chapter VII mandate, with emphasis on counter-terrorist operations.
Troops practiced tactical drills, including raid, search and destroy missions, heliborne operations, employment of drones, and counter-UAS measures.
The exercise included ambush theory sessions, practical demonstrations, slithering drills, live firing practices, and joint patrolling.
Harimau Shakti-2025 enhanced interoperability, mutual understanding, and exchange of best practices, reinforcing defence cooperation between India and Malaysia.
- Who
- Indian Army and Royal Malaysian Army troops
- What
- Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025
- When
- December 5-18
- Where
- Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan
- Why
- To enhance interoperability, mutual understanding, and exchange of best practices, reinforcing defence cooperation and strengthening the bilateral relationship between India and Malaysia
- Exercise Name
- Harimau Shakti-2025
- Location
- Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan
- Duration
- December 5-18
- Indian Participants
- 120 personnel, primarily from the Dogra Regiment
- Malaysian Participants
- 70 troops from the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malaysian Army
- Focus Areas
- Sub-conventional operations, counter-terrorist operations, tactical drills, heliborne operations, drone employment, counter-UAS measures, and CI/CT concepts
- Key Activities
- Ambush theory sessions, practical demonstrations, slithering drills, live firing practices, joint patrolling, AMAR combat reflex shooting, and Yoga