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170-member Indian contingent leaves for Sri Lanka to participate in joint military exercise Mitra Shakti 2026

New Delhi, Nov 13 (UNI) A 170-member Indian Defence Forces contingent left for Sri Lanka on Friday to participate in the 12th edition of the India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise, ‘Mitra Shakti 2026’, aimed at strengthening interoperability between the two armies and enhancing their capabilities to conduct counter-terrorism operations.
The 14-day bilateral exercise will be held at the Army Training School, Maduru Oya, from November 13 to 26.
The Indian contingent comprises troops primarily from a battalion of the Rajputana Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services and the Indian Air Force.
The exercise is designed to develop the joint operational capabilities of the armed forces of both countries to undertake counter-terrorism operations in a semi-urban environment under the framework of a United Nations mandate.
An annual military engagement conducted alternately in India and Sri Lanka, Mitra Shakti provides an opportunity to the participating forces to exchange operational experiences, share best practices and strengthen coordination in addressing emerging security challenges.
The training programme will focus on improving physical fitness, sharpening tactical skills and enhancing coordination between the two contingents. It will involve joint planning, rehearsals and specialised combat drills to prepare troops for coordinated operations in complex operational environments.
The participating personnel will undertake a range of tactical exercises, including roadblock operations, urban patrolling, protection of vehicle convoys, area ambushes and crowd dispersal.
The training will also cover combined arms operations against fortified positions. The exercise will conclude with a comprehensive validation exercise during which the two contingents will demonstrate their ability to jointly execute the tactics, techniques and procedures practised during the training phase.
The 12th edition of Mitra Shakti is expected to further consolidate defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, while reinforcing the longstanding ties of friendship, mutual trust and professional camaraderie between their armed forces.
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