Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Indian and French Troops Participate in Joint Military Exercise in France
Indian and French soldiers recently completed a joint military exercise in France called Shakti-VIII.
They practiced working together in tricky situations, like fighting in cities.
The exercise lasted from June 18 to July 2 and included things like shooting practice and navigating obstacles.
It helped the soldiers learn from each other, build trust, and improve how they work together.
A video showed the soldiers having fun, including a friendly tug-of-war.
The goal was to boost cooperation and strengthen the relationship between the two countries' armies.
Joint Indian and French troops participated in the eighth edition of Exercise Shakti.
The exercise took place at Camp Larzac in France, from June 18 to July 2.
The training focused on sub-conventional operations and included combat shooting and urban warfare training.
The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, mutual trust, and tactical coordination.
A video surfaced online showing the troops engaging in a tug-of-war.
- Who
- Indian and French troops
- What
- Joint military exercise between Indian and French troops, including training and a tug-of-war.
- When
- June 18 to July 2
- Where
- Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France
- Why
- To enhance interoperability, operational coordination, and military to military connect.
- Exercise Name
- Shakti-VIII
- Location
- Camp Larzac, France
- Duration
- June 18 - July 2
- Participants
- Indian and French troops
- Focus
- Sub-conventional operations
- Training
- Combat shooting, urban warfare, obstacle crossings, EW, and C-UAS operations