Defence & SecuritySkim2025-12-05

5th India-Malaysia Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI

What Happened

The 5th edition of the joint military exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army commenced on December 5, 2025, at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The troops focused on practicing joint tactical responses for counter-terrorism operations and heliborne actions under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate.

Why It Matters

This exercise enhances military interoperability and defense cooperation with a key Southeast Asian partner, reinforcing India's Act East policy and shared regional security interests.

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