The Eleventh edition of the Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025 commenced on November 10, 2025, at the Foreign Training Node in Belagavi, Karnataka, featuring 170 Indian troops primarily from the RAJPUT Regiment and 135 Sri Lankan personnel mainly from the GAJABA Regiment, alongside air force contingents from both nations. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and joint operational capabilities in sub-conventional operations under the United Nations mandate, focusing on counter-terrorist tactics such as raid and search missions, heliborne operations, and casualty evacuation drills. The inclusion of advanced technologies like drones and counter-unmanned aerial systems marks a significant step in modernizing military collaboration. This initiative not only strengthens defense ties between India and Sri Lanka but also underscores a commitment to regional stability and peacekeeping efforts in line with UN agendas, fostering a robust partnership through shared military practices and training methodologies.