The 11th edition of the Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025 between India and Sri Lanka is being held at the Foreign Training Node in Belagavi, Karnataka from 10 to 23 November 2025.
The exercise highlights the strong defence cooperation, interoperability, and mutual trust between the two nations. It includes joint training on fieldcraft, counter-drone techniques, movement in built-up areas, cordon and search operations, and the use of new-generation equipment.
Both armies are also practising village reconnaissance using UAVs, drone-assisted searches, civic-action measures, weapons training, simulator firing, live firing, and conducting discussions to enhance tactical understanding and coordination.
