Harimau Shakti 2025: India-Malaysia deepen defense cooperation, combat readiness

• Joint military exercise 'Harimau Shakti' is underway between India and Malaysia to enhance interoperability and operational preparedness.
• The fifth edition, 'Harimau Shakti -2025', is being held from December 5-18 at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
• Training activities include Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) drills, helicopter slithering, and counter-IED familiarisation.
• The exercise aims to rehearse Sub-Conventional Operations under the UN Mandate and synergise joint responses during counter-terrorist operations.
• It features tactical actions like cordon, search, destroy missions, heliborne operations, and a joint weapon and equipment display.

Why It Matters: This joint exercise deepens India-Malaysia defense cooperation and combat readiness.