Published: 7 December 2025PIBRajasthan
Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025: India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Begins in Rajasthan's Mahajan Range
The 5th edition of the India-Malaysia bilateral military Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan on December 5, running until December 18, 2025. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability in counter-terrorism and peacekeeping scenarios under Chapter VII of the UN mandate.
The Indian Army is represented by 120 personnel from the Dogra Regiment, while Malaysia has deployed 70 troops from the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malaysian Army. Training includes cordon and search operations, raid and destroy missions, heliborne insertions, drone and counter-UAS measures, securing helipads, and casualty evacuation. The curriculum also features Army Martial Arts Routine, combat reflex shooting, and Yoga.
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Q: Examine the strategic significance of the India-Malaysia joint military Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 held at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. (10 marks)
Answer (50 words):
The fifth edition, running December 5 to 18, 2025, trained 120 Dogra Regiment and 70 Royal Malaysian Army personnel in counter-terrorism under UN Chapter VII. Drills covered cordon-search, heliborne insertions, drone and counter-UAS operations. Mahajan's Thar Desert terrain and ASEAN defence diplomacy make it strategically vital for Indo-Pacific interoperability.
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From which countries are the participating forces in Exercise Vajra Prahar?
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Frequently asked questions
What were the dates and location for the fifth bilateral exercise?
The exercise commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan on December 5 and was running until December 18, 2025.
Which capability did the exercise seek to improve under the UN mandate?
It aimed to enhance interoperability in counter-terrorism and peacekeeping scenarios under Chapter VII of the UN mandate.
What was the composition of the Indian and Malaysian contingents?
The Indian Army was represented by 120 personnel from the Dogra Regiment, while Malaysia deployed 70 troops from the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malaysian Army.
Which field tasks and curriculum components were included in training?
Training included cordon and search operations, raid and destroy missions, heliborne insertions, drone and counter-UAS measures, securing helipads, and casualty evacuation. The curriculum also featured Army Martial Arts Routine, combat reflex shooting, and Yoga.
