Army goes to India-France exercise

• Indian contingent departs for France for eighth ‘Shakti’ exercise.

• Exercise to be held at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie from June 18 to July 1.

• Indian contingent consists of 90 personnel from Jammu and Kashmir Rifles battalion.

• French contingent includes 90 from 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade.

• Aimed at enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and military-to-military connectivity.

• Training to be conducted in semi-urban terrain.