Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023 is a joint bilateral training exercise between Indian & Malaysian Armed Forces. The Indian contingent is being represented by a battalion of the Rajput Regiment. Read: The Latest Defence Current Affairs Notes here
The Malaysian Army contingent comprises troops from the 5th Royal Battalion of the Malaysian Army.
Aim is to enhance military capability for conducting 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.
Both sides will rehearse employment of joint forces in jungle/ semi urban / urban environments. 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 training will focus primarily on high degree of physical fitness, conduct of drills at tactical level and sharing of best practices with each other.
The Exercise will culminate with a 48-hour long validation exercise in a semi-urban area.
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