India, June 17 -- https://tehelka.com/media/2025/06/military-e1750157433306-1024x666.jpeg
The Indian Army contingent departed today to participate in the eightedition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI, underscoring the growing defence cooperation between India and France and strengthening strategic ties between the two friendly nations.
The exercise will be conducted at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France, from June 18 to July 1.
The Indian contingent of 90 personnel is being represented primarily by a Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles besides personnel from other arms and services. The French contingent of 90 personnel will be represented by personnel from the 13thForeign Legion Half- Brigade (13thDBLE), ...