Overview

• The eighth edition of Exercise Shakti is scheduled from June 18 to July 1, 2025, at La Cavalerie in southern France.
• The joint drills are part of an ongoing series designed to strengthen defence cooperation between India and France.
• Indian Army and French military personnel will carry out coordinated manoeuvres across land, air and support domains.
• Officials say the exercise will enhance the forces’ capability to conduct operations in sub-conventional environments.
• The programme also aims to build camaraderie and mutual trust among participating troops.