Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023

• 26 Oct 2023

Recently, the Indian and Malaysian Armies have launched a joint training exercise, named "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023," in Umroi Cantonment, India, as confirmed by the Defence PRO of Guwahati.

Key Points

• Participating Units: The Malaysian contingent comprises members of the 5th Royal Battalion of the Malaysian Army, while the Indian contingent is represented by a battalion from the Rajput Regiment.
• Exercise Duration: Exercise Harimau Shakti is scheduled to continue until November 5, 2023, following the previous iteration held in Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia, in November 2022.
• Training Objectives: The exercise's primary objective is to enhance military capabilities for Multi Domain Operations in non-standard scenarios.
• It will involve setting up a Joint Command Post and an integrated surveillance system.
• Training Scenarios: Both sides will practice using combined troops in jungle, semi-urban, and urban environments.
• Additionally, intelligence gathering, compilation, and dissemination exercises will be conducted.
• Helicopters, drones/UAVs, evacuation and casualty management simulations, logistics planning, and battalion-level survival drills are also part of the exercise.
• Main Objectives: The exercise focuses on achieving high levels of physical fitness, tactical drill execution, and the exchange of best practices.
• A 48-hour validation exercise in a semi-urban area will conclude the training.
• Bilateral Cooperation: Exercise Harimau Shakti aims to enhance defense cooperation between the Malaysian and Indian armies, further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.