Exercise Mitra Shakti XI – 2025
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: TH
Subject: Defence Exercise
Context: The 11th edition of India–Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise “Mitra Shakti XI–2025” began at Belagavi, Karnataka, bringing together troops from both nations to enhance operational coordination under UN peacekeeping mandates.
About Exercise Mitra Shakti XI – 2025:
• What it is? A bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army, conducted annually to strengthen defence cooperation and interoperability in sub-conventional operations.
• A bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army, conducted annually to strengthen defence cooperation and interoperability in sub-conventional operations.
• Host: The Foreign Training Node, Belagavi (Karnataka) is hosting the 2025 edition.
• Nations involved: The Indian contingent (170 personnel) is led by the Rajput Regiment, while the Sri Lankan contingent (135 personnel) is represented by the Gajaba Regiment.
• The Indian contingent (170 personnel) is led by the Rajput Regiment, while the Sri Lankan contingent (135 personnel) is represented by the Gajaba Regiment.
• Aim: To jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, focusing on counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations through joint tactical drills.
• To jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, focusing on counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations through joint tactical drills.
• Key features: Joint raid, search and destroy missions, heliborne operations, and counter-terrorist drills. Use of drones, counter-UAV systems, and helicopters for real-time operational training. Inclusion of Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting, and Yoga sessions to build physical and mental synergy. Focus on casualty evacuation, securing helipads, and integrated command operations to simulate UN peacekeeping conditions. Exchange of best practices and tactical experiences to enhance mutual learning and strengthen bilateral defence
• Joint raid, search and destroy missions, heliborne operations, and counter-terrorist drills.
• Use of drones, counter-UAV systems, and helicopters for real-time operational training.
• Inclusion of Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting, and Yoga sessions to build physical and mental synergy.
• Focus on casualty evacuation, securing helipads, and integrated command operations to simulate UN peacekeeping conditions.
• Exchange of best practices and tactical experiences to enhance mutual learning and strengthen bilateral defence