FRINJEX-23 Indo-France Joint Military Exercise to commence at Thiruvananthapuram

FRINJEX-23 Indo-France Joint Military Exercise

On March 7 and 8, 2023, the Indian Army and the French Army will hold their first joint military exercise, FRINJEX-23, at Pangode Military Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The two armies are participating in this format for the first time, with each contingent consisting of a Company Group from the French 6th Light Armoured Brigade and Indian Army personnel stationed in Thiruvananthapuram.

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FRINJEX-23 Indo-France Joint Military Exercise: Key Points

The purpose of the FRINJEX-23 defence exercise is to improve tactical interoperability, coordination, and collaboration between the two forces.
The exercise’s objectives include setting up an internally displaced person (IDP) camp, moving disaster relief supplies, and operationalizing a joint command post to secure an area where joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief will be provided.
The joint exercise, FRINJEX-23, would strengthen defence cooperation between India and France, which is a crucial component of their wider strategic alliance.