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<\/p>\nINDIAN DEFENCE FORCES CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR
\nINDIA\u2013SRI LANKA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE \u2018MITRA SHAKTI 2026\u2019<\/p>\n
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\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0935\u093f \u0937\u094d\u091f\u093f \u0924\u093f \u0925\u093f : 13 NOV 2026 3:53PM by PIB Delhi<\/p>\n
A 170-member Indian Defence Forces contingent departed today for Sri Lanka, to
\nparticipate in the 12 edition of India\u2013Sri Lanka joint military exercise \u2018MITRA SHAKTI
\n2026\u2019. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted at the Army Training School, Maduru
\nOya, Sri Lanka, from 13 to 26 November 2026. The Indian contingent is drawn mainly
\nfrom a battalion of the Rajputana Rifles, along with troops from other arms and services,
\nand personnel from the Indian Air Force.
\nThe exercise aims to enhance joint military capability of both armies to undertake
\nCounter Terrorism operations in a semi-urban environment under a United Nations
\nmandate.
\nExercise \u2018MITRA SHAKTI\u2019 is an annual bilateral military exercise conducted alternately in
\nIndia and Sri Lanka. The exercise provides an important platform for both armies to
\nstrengthen interoperability, exchange operational experiences and share best practices in
\nthe conduct of Counter Terrorism operations, while promoting mutual understanding and
\nprofessional camaraderie.
\nThe 14-day exercise will focus on enhancing physical fitness, refining tactical drills and
\nimproving coordination between the participating contingents. The training programme
\nwill encompass joint planning, rehearsing tactical operations and specialised combat
\nskills including road block operations, urban patrolling, vehicle convoy protection, area
\nambush, crowd dispersal and combined arms operations against fortified positions. The
\nexercise will culminate in a comprehensive validation exercise, enabling both contingents
\nto jointly apply the tactics, techniques and procedures practiced during the training.
\nExercise \u2018MITRA SHAKTI 2026\u2019 will further strengthen defence cooperation between India
\nand Sri Lanka, reinforce the longstanding bonds of friendship and mutual trust between
\nthe two nations and contribute towards regional peace, stability and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
INDIAN DEFENCE FORCES CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA\u2013SRI LANKA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE \u2018MITRA SHAKTI 2026\u2019 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0935\u093f \u0937\u094d\u091f\u093f \u0924\u093f \u0925\u093f : 13 NOV 2026 3:53PM by PIB Delhi A 170-member Indian Defence Forces contingent departed today for Sri Lanka, to participate in the 12 edition of India\u2013Sri Lanka joint military exercise \u2018MITRA SHAKTI 2026\u2019. The exercise is …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jammu-kashmir","category-region"],"yoast_head":"\n