The India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise ‘Mitra Shakti,’ has commenced its 10th edition at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. Running from August 12 to August 25, 2024, this exercise is a critical annual event designed to enhance the interoperability and operational capabilities of the armed forces of both nations.

About Mitra Shakti Exercise

Exercise Mitra Shakti is an annual joint military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army. The primary objective of this exercise is to enhance the operational cooperation and interoperability between the two forces, focusing on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.