Context:
Sri Lanka is hosting the 10th edition of the Mitra Shakti exercise.
More on the news
- The Indian Army and the Sri Lankan army will kick off the 10th edition of their joint exercise, “Mitra Shakti,” at Maduruoya in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province.
- A unit of 120 soldiers from the Indian Army’s Rajputana Rifles (Raj Rif) will join the Sri Lanka Army’s Gajaba regiment in the exercise starting Aug 12, 2024.
- The focus of this year’s exercise is on joint operations in semi-urban environments aligning with Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, which deals with actions regarding threats to peace and security.
- The previous edition of “Mitra Shakti” took place at the Aundh Military Station, Pune, India with troops from the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment participating.
Objective of the exercise
- It aims to improve the operational proficiency of both armies by facilitating the exchange of skills, experiences, and best practices.
- This collaboration is designed to enhance the armies’ abilities to handle contemporary security challenges, such as counter-terrorism and urban warfare.
Other Exercises with Sri Lanka
- Naval exercise (SLINEX).