Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 | अभ्यास मित्र शक्ति 2025
Why in News?
The eleventh edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti was conducted between India and Sri Lanka at the Foreign Training Node in Belagavi, Karnataka.
What is Exercise Mitra Shakti?
Mitra Shakti is a bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army. It seeks to improve interoperability, mutual understanding and cooperation between the armed forces of the two neighbouring countries.
2025 Edition
Exercise Mitra Shakti XI was conducted from 10 to 23 November 2025 at Belagavi, Karnataka.
Participating Forces
The Indian contingent consisted of about 170 personnel, represented mainly by troops of the Rajput Regiment. The Sri Lankan contingent included about 135 personnel, represented mainly by troops of the Gajaba Regiment. Personnel from the Indian Air Force and Sri Lanka Air Force also participated.
Aim
The exercise focused on jointly rehearsing sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate, with particular emphasis on counter-terrorism scenarios and peacekeeping-related interoperability.
Training Areas
- Joint responses during counter-terrorist operations.
- Raid and search operations.
- Heliborne operations.
- Use of drones and counter-unmanned aerial systems.
- Helipad security.
- Casualty evacuation.
- Combat reflex shooting and tactical drills.
Strategic Importance
The exercise strengthens defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, promotes exchange of best practices and improves the ability of the two militaries to operate together during peacekeeping and security operations.
India-Sri Lanka Defence Relations
India and Sri Lanka share close maritime and security interests in the Indian Ocean. Regular military training, naval exercises and capacity-building programmes contribute to mutual trust and regional security.
Important Dates
- 2012: Early editions of Exercise Mitra Shakti established it as a recurring India-Sri Lanka Army engagement.
- 10 November 2025: The eleventh edition commenced at Belagavi, Karnataka.
- 10-23 November 2025: Exercise Mitra Shakti XI was conducted.
अभ्यास मित्र शक्ति 2025 | हिंदी में विस्तृत विवरण
चर्चा में क्यों?
Exercise Mitra Shakti का 11वाँ edition Karnataka के Belagavi स्थित Foreign Training Node में India और Sri Lanka के बीच आयोजित किया गया।
Mitra Shakti क्या है?
यह Indian Army और Sri Lankan Army का bilateral joint military exercise है। इसका उद्देश्य दोनों सेनाओं के बीच interoperability, coordination और best practices के exchange को बढ़ाना है।
2025 Edition
Mitra Shakti XI का आयोजन 10 से 23 नवंबर 2025 तक किया गया।
भाग लेने वाली सेनाएँ
Indian contingent में लगभग 170 personnel थे, जिनका मुख्य प्रतिनिधित्व Rajput Regiment ने किया। Sri Lankan contingent में लगभग 135 personnel थे और इसका मुख्य प्रतिनिधित्व Gajaba Regiment ने किया। दोनों देशों की air forces के personnel भी शामिल हुए।
मुख्य गतिविधियाँ
- Counter-terrorist operations।
- Raid और search operations।
- Heliborne operations।
- Drones और Counter-UAS का उपयोग।
- Helipad security।
- Casualty evacuation।
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
- 2012: Mitra Shakti के शुरुआती editions ने इसे regular bilateral exercise के रूप में स्थापित किया।
- 10 नवंबर 2025: 11वाँ edition शुरू हुआ।
- 10-23 नवंबर 2025: Belagavi में Exercise Mitra Shakti XI आयोजित हुआ।