Harimau Shakti- to enhance defence cooperation between India and Malaysia
Joint bilateral training Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023 is aimed at enhancing defence co-operation between Indian Army and the Malaysian Army. It commenced on October 23 at Umroi Cantonment, India. (Image credit: ANI)
Preparing for the jungle and the urban
According to an official statement, both the sides will practice employment of joint forces in jungle/ semi urban / urban environment. (Image credit: ANI)
Drones and helicopters to be employed
The exercise will focus on rehearsing intelligence collection, collation and dissemination drills. It will also witness employment of modern technologies like Drones/UAVs & Helicopters. (Image credit: ANI)
Casualty management and evacuation drills to be practiced
The training will also focus on casualty management and evacuation drills. Both the contingents will discuss logistics management and practice survival training at the Battalion level, according to the official statement. (Image: Video grab)
'High degree of physical fitness'
The main objectives of the training will be maintaining a high level of physical fitness, conducting tactical drills, and exchanging best practices. (Image: Video grab)
48-hour long validating exercise
A validation exercise lasting 48 hours in a semi-urban setting will mark the conclusion of the activity. The exercise is set to conclude on November 5. (Image credit: ANI)
120 personnels engaged
Exercise Harimau Shakti involves about 120 individuals from both factions. Both contingents will set up a Joint Command Post, a Joint Surveillance Center, and an integrated surveillance grid during the exercise. (Image credit: ANI)
Training for a stronger bond
Above and beyond military goals, the exercise seeks to strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation that have grown stronger between these two countries over time. (Image credit: ANI)
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