INDIA–MALAYSIA TO PARTICIPATE IN JOINT MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE HARIMAU SHAKTI IN THE DESERTS OF RAJASTHAN
By PIB Delhi
The Fifth edition of the Joint Military Exercise “Exercise Harimau Shakti -2025” commenced today in Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. The exercise is being conducted from 05 to 18 December 2025.
The Indian contingent is being represented mainly by troops from the DOGRA Regiment. The Malaysian side is being represented by troops from the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malaysian Army.
The aim of the exercise is to jointly rehearse the conduct of Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate. The scope of the exercise includes synergising joint responses during counter-terrorist operations. Both sides will practice tactical actions such as cordon, search, and destroy missions, heliborne operations, etc. In addition, Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting, and Yoga will also form part of the exercise curriculum.
In the Exercise Harimau Shakti – 2025, both sides will rehearse drills to secure helipads and undertake casualty evacuation during counter-terrorist operations. Collective efforts will focus on achieving an enhanced level of interoperability amongst the troops and reducing the risk to life and property while keeping the interests and agenda of the UN at the forefront during peacekeeping operations.
Both sides will exchange views and practices of joint drills on a wide spectrum of combat skills that will facilitate the participants to mutually learn from each other. Sharing of best practices will further enhance the level of defence cooperation between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army. The exercise will also foster strong bilateral relations between the two nations.
