India and Malaysia joint military exercise in Shillong
Military teams from India and Malaysia are currently conducting a joint military exercise in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. The exercise, known as ‘Harimau Shakti – IV’ 2023, began on October 23 and will conclude on November 5.
The exercise is being held at the Foreign Training Node in Shillong’s Umroi Cantonment. A total of 200 soldiers from each army are participating in the exercise. It is aimed at enhancing military capability for conduct of Multi Domain Operations in a sub conventional scenario. During the exercise, both contingents will establish a Joint Command Post & establish an integrated surveillance grid along with a Joint Surveillance Centre.
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The exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two armies and to train them in counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain. It will also focus on developing the skills and capabilities of the soldiers in areas such as jungle survival, tactical shooting, and combat conditioning.
Participating troops will rehearse employment of joint forces in jungle/ semi urban / urban environment. In addition, intelligence collection, collation and dissemination drills will also be rehearsed. The Exercise will also witness employment of Drones/UAVs & Helicopters. Two sides will also practice casualty management and evacuation drills. Both the contingents will discuss logistics management and practice survival training at the Battalion level.
The exercise is being conducted in two phases – the first phase involves training in basic jungle skills and tactics, and the second phase involves a field training exercise in which the soldiers will participate in mock combat operations. The Harimau Shakti – IV 2023 exercise is the fourth iteration of this joint military exercise. The first exercise was held in Malaysia in 2014, and the subsequent exercises have been held in India in 2017, 2019, and 2023.
The exercise is a significant development in the bilateral relations between India and Malaysia. It is a testament to the growing cooperation between the two countries in the field of defense.
The India-Malaysia joint military exercise in Shillong is significant for a number of reasons. First, it is a sign of the growing cooperation between the two countries in the field of defense. India and Malaysia are both important countries in the Indo-Pacific region, and they share a number of common security interests. The joint military exercise is an opportunity for the two countries to train together and to learn from each other’s experiences.
Second, the exercise is significant for the development of the Indian and Malaysian armies. The two armies are participating in a variety of training activities, including jungle survival, tactical shooting, and combat conditioning. This training will help the soldiers to develop the skills and capabilities that they need to operate in complex and challenging environments.
Last, the exercise is significant for the security of the Indo-Pacific region. The two armies are training together to counter a variety of threats, including terrorism, insurgency, and transnational crime. This training will help the two countries to be better prepared to respond to these threats.
The military exercise is a significant development for collaboration between of the Indian and Malaysian armies and for the security of the Indo-Pacific region. It is a testament to the growing cooperation between the two countries and to their commitment to working together to address common security challenges.
