December 5, 2025 3:56 PM

India, Malaysia begin joint military exercise Harimau Shakti in Rajasthan

India and Malaysia on Friday began the fifth edition of their joint military exercise, Harimau Shakti, at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The exercise will run from December 5 to 18 and is aimed at enhancing interoperability in sub-conventional operations under the UN Chapter VII mandate, according to the defence ministry. The Indian Army is represented primarily by troops from the Dogra Regiment, while the Malaysian contingent comprises personnel from the 25th Battalion of the Roy...