India, June 17 -- The Indian Army contingent departed on Tuesday to participate in 8th edition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise Shakti.

The exercise will be conducted at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France from June 18 to July 1.

The French contingent comprising of 90 personnel will be represented by personnel from the 13th Foreign Legion Half- Brigade (13th DBLE).

Exercise SHAKTI is a biennial training engagement between the Indian and French Armies, aimed at enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and military-to-military connections.

This edition will focus on joint operations in a sub-conventional environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, with training being conducted in semi-urba...