The 4th edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti, a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army, commenced recently, at Bentong Camp, Pahang district, Malaysia.
This annual exercise, hosted alternately by the two nations, underscores the deepening of defence cooperation and mutual commitment to regional stability and security.
The joint exercise began with a grand opening ceremony attended by senior military officials and dignitaries from both countries. The Indian contingent, comprising 78 personnel from the Mahar Regiment, joined 123 personnel from the Royal Malaysian Regiment in a synchronized march that exemplified unity and shared purpose.
Speaking at the event, Brig Gen Hafizul, Brigade Commander of the Malaysian Army highlighted the importance of joint training in counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations, particularly under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate. The ceremony also included an equipment display featuring advanced weaponry such as the Negev LMG, Mini-RPA, Uncooled HHTI, MTMSL, and MGL.
Colonel S. Praveen, the Indian Defence Attaché, emphasized the significance of such exercises in strengthening interoperability and mutual understanding between the two nations’ armed forces. (Republic)
