Exercise Shakti 2025: India-France Army Drill Begins in France
Why in the news
The 8th edition of the India-France Army exercise Shakti begins today at La Cavalerie in France and will continue until 1 July 2025.
Key facts
- Exercise Shakti is a bilateral training engagement between the Indian Army and the French Army, held every two years.
- Edition: 8th; dates: 18 June to 1 July 2025; venue: La Cavalerie, France.
- Theme: joint operations in a sub-conventional environment under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
- Training is carried out in semi-urban terrain.
- Aims: better interoperability, operational coordination and military-to-military ties.
India-France exercises
| Exercise | Domain |
|---|---|
| Shakti | Army |
| Varuna | Navy |
| Garuda | Air Force |
| Desert Knight | Involves India, France and the UAE |
Exam angle
- Match each exercise name with its service: Shakti (Army), Varuna (Navy), Garuda (Air Force).
- Note the edition number, venue and dates.
- Chapter VII of the UN Charter deals with action on threats to peace.