The maiden joint military exercise FRINJEX-23 between Indian Army and French Army will be conducted at Pangode Military Station, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Tuesday and Wednesday. The drill will further strengthen defence cooperation with France which is a key aspect of the overall Indo-France strategic partnership.
It is for the first time armies of both nations are engaging in this format with each contingent comprising of a Company Group each from Thiruvananthapuram based Indian Army troops and French 6th Light Armoured Brigade, officials said here on Monday.
The exercise is aimed at enhancing inter-operability, coordination and cooperation between both forces at tactical level.