FRINJEX-23 Indo-France Joint Military Exercise to commence at Thiruvananthapuram

FRINJEX-23 Indo-France Joint Military Exercise: The Indian Army and the French Army will hold their first joint military exercise, FRINJEX-23, on March 7 and 8, 2023, at Pangode Military Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The two armies are participating in this format for the first time, with each contingent consisting of a Company Group from the French 6th Light Armoured Brigade and Personnel from the Indian Army are stationed in Thiruvananthapuram.

March 2023 Current Affairs Quiz

FRINJEX-23 Indo-France Joint Military Exercise: Key Points

• The goal of the FRINJEX-23 defence exercise is to improve tactical interoperability, coordination, and collaboration between the two forces.
• The exercise’s objectives include setting up an internally displaced person (IDP) camp, moving disaster relief supplies, and operationalizing a joint command post to secure an area where joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief will be provided.
• The joint exercise, FRINJEX-23, would strengthen defence cooperation between India and France, which is a crucial component of their wider strategic alliance.