The 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise "Shakti" is starting on May 13 at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. It aims to boost the joint military capabilities of both nations for Multi-Domain Operations in sub-conventional scenarios. The exercise, from May 13 to 26, was inaugurated by Thierry Mathou, France's Ambassador to India, and Major General Prasanna Sudhakar Joshi. It involves 90 personnel from each side, focusing on operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain to enhance tactical skills and share best practices.