Why in the news?

  • The Fifth edition of “Exercise Harimau Shakti -2025” commenced in Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.

Exercise Harimau Shakti – 2025

  • What is it?: It is is a bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army, initiated in 2012.
  • Aim: To enhance interoperability and defence cooperation through sub-conventional operations under UN Chapter VII mandate.
  • Focus Area
    • Focus in desert and semi – desert warfare.
    • The exercise rehearses counter-terrorist operations including cordon-and-search, search-and-destroy, heliborne insertions, helipad security, and casualty evacuation drills. 
    • It incorporates Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting, and yoga to build endurance and share best practices for UN peacekeeping and peace enforcement.
Other Exercises Between India and Malaysia:

  • Exercise Udara Shakti: Bilateral air force exercise.
  • Exercise Samudra Laksamana: Bilateral naval exercise. 

Source: PIB