An Army contingent left for France on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) to participate in the eighth edition of the India-French joint military exercise named ‘Shakti’, which will be conducted at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, from June 18 to July 1.
The Indian contingent comprises 90 personnel, primarily from a battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, besides personnel from other services. The French contingent has 90 personnel from the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE), the Defence Ministry said.
