The fifth edition of the joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 has kicked off at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, running from 5 to 18 December 2025. The exercise continues to deepen defence ties between India and Malaysia, focusing on enhanced coordination during counter-terror and peacekeeping operations.
Participating Armies & Strategic Aim
- India: Troops from the Dogra Regiment
- Malaysia: Soldiers from the 25th Battalion, Royal Malaysian Army
The key objective is to rehearse sub-conventional operations under UN Chapter VII — which mandates global peacekeeping and conflict-containment interventions.
The training improves joint operational planning, shared intelligence approaches and ground-level coordination.
Tactical Drills & Training Highlights
The exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 includes:
✔️ Cordon & search operations
✔️ Heliborne insertion and extraction
✔️ Destroy missions & close-quarter battle
✔️ Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR)
✔️ Combat reflex shooting
✔️ Helipad security and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC)
✔️ Yoga sessions for physical and mental resilience
These drills improve combat synergy, survivability and response against real-world terror threats.
Strengthening Peacekeeping Capability through Harimau Shakti 2025
The exercise:
- Enhances interoperability in communication, command and logistics
- Prepares troops for UN peacekeeping missions
- Improves the ability to mitigate risks to civilians and property
The training reinforces trust and partnership between the two nations in the Indo-Pacific security architecture.
Exam-Oriented Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exercise Name | Harimau Shakti 2025 |
| Location | Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan |
| Dates | 5–18 December 2025 |
| Participating Units | Dogra Regiment (India) & 25th Battalion RMA (Malaysia) |
| Focus | Counter-terror drills under UN Chapter VII |
| Edition | 5th |
FAQs
To improve counter-terror and peacekeeping operations interoperability under the UN Chapter VII mandate
At the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, India
The Indian Army (Dogra Regiment) and Royal Malaysian Army (25th Battalion).
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