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The Armies of India and Sri Lanka have deployed canines — “K9s” in military parlance — in the bilateral exercise Mitra Shakti under way in the island nation.
The Indian Army has deployed Zac, a Belgian Malinois, while Sri Lanka has fielded two canines.
The 10th edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti is being held from August 12-25 at the Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka
Mitra Shakti
Joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army
It is based on counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in semi urban terrain.
To enhance joint military capability of both sides in a Sub Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
It is the largest bilateral exercise being undertaken by the Sri Lankan Army and it forms a major part of India and Sri Lanka’s growing defence partnership.
The joint exercise is designed for incorporating the current dynamics of United Nations' peacekeeping operations through tactical exercises and practical discussions.
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