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Harimau Shakti-2022: India-Malaysia joint military exercise begins at Pulai

Troops of the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army and the Royal Malay Regiment of the Malaysian Army are participating in the India-Malaysia in the joint military exercise at Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia.

ByIFP Bureau

Updated 29 Nov 2022, 5:05 am

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Harimau Shakti-2022, an India-Malaysia joint military exercise began at Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia on Monday, the Defence Ministry said.

The exercise, which will culminate on December 12, 2022, is an annual training event between the Indian and Malaysian Army which is being conducted since 2012.

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This year, according to the ministry, combat-experienced troops of the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army and the Royal Malay Regiment of the Malaysian Army are participating in the exercise to share experiences gained during operations in order to enhance inter-operability in planning and execution of various operations in jungle terrain.

The ministry stated that the scope of this exercise involves a Command Planning Exercise (CPX) at the Battalion level and Company level Field Training Exercise (FTX) on sub-conventional operations in jungle terrain.

The joint exercise schedule includes the establishment of a joint command post, joint surveillance centre, sharing expertise in employment of aerial assets, technical demonstrations, casualty management and casualty evacuation apart from planning logistics at the Battalion level, the ministry stated.

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Joint field training exercises, joint combat discussions and joint demonstrations will culminate with a two-day validation exercise, where special emphasis will be on enhancing tactical skills and enhancing inter-operability between the forces and to promote Army to Army relations, the ministry added.

The ministry further stated that “Harimau Shakti” will enhance the level of defence cooperation between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army, which in turn will further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.

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