Published: 5 December 2025PIBRajasthan
India-Malaysia Joint Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 Begins at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan
The 5th edition of India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise 'Harimau Shakti 2025' commenced on December 5 at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, scheduled to run until December 18. The Indian contingent was represented by troops from the Dogra Regiment (120 personnel), while Malaysia fielded 70 troops from the 25th Battalion Royal Malaysian Army.
The exercise aims to jointly rehearse Sub Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate, including counter-terrorist operations. Training included cordon-search-and-destroy missions, heliborne operations, Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting, and Yoga. 'Harimau' means tiger in Malay, symbolising the combined strength of the two armies.
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Q: Write a note on the India-Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 and its strategic significance for Rajasthan's defence training infrastructure.
Answer (50 words):
The fifth edition of India-Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan on December 5, 2025, running until December 18. The Dogra Regiment fielded 120 personnel against 70 troops from the 25th Battalion Royal Malaysian Army, rehearsing sub-conventional counter-terrorist operations under the United Nations mandate.
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What does 'Harimau' mean in the Malay language?
Explanation · Correct answer A'Harimau' means tiger in Malay, symbolising the combined strength in Exercise Harimau Shakti.
Frequently asked questions
Where and when did the fifth India-Malaysia military exercise begin?
It commenced on December 5 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and was scheduled to run until December 18.
Which troops represented India and Malaysia in the exercise?
India was represented by 120 personnel from the Dogra Regiment. Malaysia fielded 70 troops from the 25th Battalion Royal Malaysian Army.
What operational mandate was the exercise designed to rehearse?
The exercise aimed to jointly rehearse Sub Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate, including counter-terrorist operations.
Which training activities were listed, and what does Harimau signify?
Training included cordon-search-and-destroy missions, heliborne operations, Army Martial Arts Routine, combat reflex shooting, and Yoga. Harimau means tiger in Malay, symbolising the combined strength of the two armies.
