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The background information states that defence cooperation is a cornerstone of the robust strategic partnership between India and France.

The exercises underscore the shared commitment to maintaining a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.

The exercises are designed to bolster interoperability between the two navies and enhance their collective maritime security capabilities.

The exercises focused on complex maritime operations, including anti-submarine warfare and air defence, as mentioned in the current context.

The recent joint naval exercises between India and France were conducted in the Arabian Sea, as reported in the context.

The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism in semi-urban settings and includes areas like intelligence sharing, cordon and search, raids, and joint defence, not large-scale conventional warfare.

The 'SAMPRITI' series of joint military exercises between the Indian Army and the Bangladesh Army has been conducted alternately in both countries since 2009.

SAMPRITI-XI will involve company-level troops from both the Indian Army and the Bangladesh Army.

The exercise is designed to enhance the ability of the combined armies to undertake joint operations in a counter-terrorism environment, particularly in semi-urban settings.

The 11th edition of the exercise, SAMPRITI-XI, commenced on April 7, 2026, at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya, India.