Published: 6 December 2025DD NewsRajasthan
Rajasthan: Exercise Harimau Shakti Enters Tactical Phase; Counter-Terror Drills in Thar Desert
The India-Malaysia Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025, underway at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, entered its tactical training phase on December 7. The exercises focused on sub-conventional operations including cordon, search-and-destroy missions, heliborne operations, securing helipads and casualty evacuation drills.
The Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner district is one of Asia's largest military training grounds, having about 1,36,406 ha, or roughly 1,364 sq km, of barren government land. It is regularly used for Indian Army exercises and multinational joint drills. Rajasthan's strategic location along India's western border with Pakistan makes it a key state for defence preparedness and military infrastructure.
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Q: Discuss the strategic significance of the India-Malaysia Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 held at the Mahajan Range in Rajasthan for counter-terrorism preparedness.
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The India-Malaysia Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 entered its tactical phase on December 7 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner district, Rajasthan. Drills covered cordon-and-search, counter-IED, and urban intervention in Thar Desert terrain. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometres, Mahajan anchors India's western-border defence preparedness against sub-conventional threats.
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Which exhibition was inaugurated by Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma on January 8, 2026 in Jaipur?
Explanation · Correct answer DCM Sharma inaugurated the 'Know Your Army' exhibition at Bhawani Niketan College, showcasing military technology ahead of 78th Army Day.
