The maiden joint military exercise, FRINJEX-23, between the Indian Army and French Army will be conducted at the Pangode military station on March 7 and 8.
It is for the first time that both countries are engaging in this format with each contingent comprising a Company Group.
The French contingent is part of the French Marine Regiment on board DIXMUDE mission.
The aim of the exercise is to enhance inter-operability, coordination, and cooperation between both forces.
The theme for the exercise is based on “Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations in a Contested Environment”.