FRINJEX-23 joint military exercise concludes in Thiruvananthapuram
The Hindu
Thiruvananthapuram
FRINJEX-23, the maiden joint exercise by the French and Indian Armies, concluded at the Pangode Military Station on Wednesday.
The French contingent, led by Major Kalfon, is part of the French Marine Regiment on board the warship FS DIXMUDE, which is currently visiting Kochi. The Indian Army contingent was led by Major Atul Kokar. Brigadier Lalit Sharma, Station Commander of Pangode Military Station, felicitated the members of French contingent and presented them with mementos.
‘FRINJEX’ will fortify the long-standing bond of friendship and enhance the avenues of defence co-operation between Indian and France, the Army said in a statement. The exercise was aimed at enhancing inter-operability, coordination and cooperation between both forces at a tactical level.
The troops took part in a Yoga session, night training exercise and joint technology and weapons display during the two-day event which was based on the theme ‘Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in a contested environment.’
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