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India, Sri Lanka Set for 11th ‘Mitra Shakti’ Drill in Belagavi From Nov. 10–23

The exercise targets tighter interoperability for joint operations across urban to semi‑urban terrain to bolster regional security.

Overview

  • The Indian Army’s public information arm announced the schedule and venue on X, confirming Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, for Nov. 10–23.
  • Organisers frame the 2025 iteration around sub‑conventional scenarios with an emphasis on joint tactics suited to built‑up environments.
  • Officials highlight the exercise as a tool for deepening defence cooperation, camaraderie and mutual trust between the two forces.
  • The event continues the annual, alternate‑host format, following last year’s 10th edition at Maduru Oya in Sri Lanka.
  • Detailed participant lists and the specific training programme for this edition have not been released in the current announcements.