The “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025” is being conducted at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka.

About Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025

The 11th edition of the annual Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025, a joint military exercise between the armies of India and Sri Lanka, is currently underway. 

Key Details

• Dates: November 10 to November 23, 2025.
• Location: Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
• Participants: The exercise involves contingents from both the Indian Army (mainly from the Rajput Regiment) and the Sri Lankan Army (mainly from the Gajaba Regiment), along with personnel from their respective air forces.
• Aim: The exercise aims to improve operational synergy, rehearse sub-conventional operations under the UN mandate, and focus on counter-terrorist operations. 

Training Focus

The two-week exercise includes various activities to enhance interoperability and share best practices. These include drills such as raid and search-and-destroy missions, heliborne operations, securing helipads, and casualty evacuation. The training also incorporates the use of drones, counter-UAS, and helicopters, as well as Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting, and yoga. 
This annual exercise is intended to strengthen defence cooperation and improve bilateral ties and mutual trust between India and Sri Lanka. 

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