India, France joint exercise, FRINJEX-2 commences in Kerala

TCN Service/New Delhi

The first ever joint exercise of India and France armed forces, titled FRINJEX-2, has commenced at Pangode Military Station, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

The exercise which started on 7 March will conclude on 8 March with Thiruvananthapuram based Indian Army troops and French 6th Light Armoured Brigade officials participating in it.

“The armed personnel from the Indian and French side will rub shoulders to enhance interoperability, coordination and cooperation between both forces at tactical level,” said an Indian government spokesperson.  

“It also involves establishment and operationalisation of a joint command post to secure an envisaged area for undertaking joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, establishing an Internally Displaced Population (IDP) camp and move of disaster relief material.

The Joint exercise will further cement defence cooperation with France which is a key aspect of the overall Indo-France strategic partnership,” he added.