As part of Joint exercise, soldiers from both contingents participated with enthusiasm, demonstrating endurance, agility and overall combat preparedness.
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The Battle Obstacle Course was conducted during the ongoing Joint Military “Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025” between India and Sri Lanka, at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka, today.
As part of Joint exercise, soldiers from both contingents participated with enthusiasm, demonstrating endurance, agility and overall combat preparedness.
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The Indian contingent, of 170 personnel, is being represented mainly by troops from the RAJPUT Regiment. The Sri Lankan side is being represented by 135 personnel, mainly by troops from the GAJABA Regiment.
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20 personnel from Indian Air Force and 10 personnel from Sri Lankan Air Force are also participating in the exercise. This was followed by a comprehensive lecture and demonstration on Fighting in Built-Up Areas (FIBUA).
The session showcased the use of drones for reconnaissance, light specialist and all-terrain vehicles for rapid induction, and robotic mules for room-to-room reconnaissance. A slithering practice was also conducted aş part of the Joint Exercise.
Subsequently, a detailed lecture and demonstration on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) was conducted, covering route-clearance drills, actions after detecting IEDs, preparation of charges, and Render Safe Procedures.
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