Mitra Shakti XI-2025: India-Sri Lanka Army Exercise at Belagavi
Why in the news
The annual drill reached its eleventh round in November 2025, stressing regional security and teamwork under UN peacekeeping mandates.
Key facts
- Mitra Shakti: yearly bilateral exercise of the two armies; venue the Foreign Training Node, Belagavi.
- Aims: defence cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding.
Participants
| Country | Strength | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| India | 170 | Rajput Regiment |
| Sri Lanka | 135 | Gajaba Regiment |
Training focus
- Sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter: counter-terrorism, peacekeeping and HADR.
Exam angle
- Unit pairing: Rajput Regiment and Gajaba Regiment.
- UN Charter chapter cited: Chapter VII.