JAIPUR, Jan 1:
Indo-French joint military training exercise named ‘Exercise Shakti–2016’ will be held in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s Bikaner this month which will be focused on counter terrorism operations in backdrop of semi-urban terrain under United Nations Mandate.
This is the third edition in the series of bilateral exercises under this banner. A contingent of French Army personnel will arrive at Bikaner in a few days to participate in this exercise, Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Manish Ojha said.
The joint training would focus on high degree of physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and procedure. A comprehensive training programme for a period of two weeks has been worked out for achieving the same. (PTI)
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