The maiden Joint Military Exercise FRINJEX-23 between Indian Army and French Army will be conducted at Pangode Military Station, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 07th and 08th March 2023.

• It is for the first time armies of both the nations are engaging in this format with each contingent comprising of a Company Group each from the Thiruvananthapuram based Indian Army troops and French 6th Light Armoured Brigade.
• The exercise is aimed at enhancing inter-operability, coordination and cooperation between both forces at tactical level.
• The Joint exercise will further cement defence cooperation with France which is a key aspect of the overall Indo-France strategic partnership.