New Delhi, Dec 22 (JKNS): Reaffirming their growing defence partnership and commitment to regional security, the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army successfully concluded the fifth edition of the joint military exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan after two weeks of rigorous and high-intensity training aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational synergy.
As per news agency JKNS, Conducted from December 05 to 18, 2025, the exercise saw the participation of 120 Indian Army personnel primarily from the DOGRA Regiment and 70 troops from the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malaysian Army.
The focus remained on rehearsing sub-conventional operations under a United Nations Chapter VII mandate with emphasis on counter-terrorist operations.
Troops from both sides jointly practised tactical drills including raid, search and destroy missions heliborne operations employment of drones and counter-UAS measures securing helipads and casualty evacuation.
The exercise also incorporated AMAR combat reflex shooting and Yoga promoting both combat readiness and physical resilience. Harimau Shakti-2025 enhanced interoperability mutual understanding and exchange of best practices reinforcing defence cooperation and further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relationship between India and Malaysia. (JKNS)
