<span style="color: #222222;">The first ever joint military exercise between the Indian and French Army, FRINJEX-23, begins at Pangode Military Station, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. </span><br />''<br />''This exercise is focused on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. The Joint exercise will further strengthened defence cooperation with France which is a key aspect of the overall Indo-France strategic partnership.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports,The commander of the Pangode military base inaugurated the joint military exercise today.The Maiden Joint Military Exercise that began today will continue till tomorrow.<br />''<br />''It is for the first time French and Indian Army are engaging in this format with each contingent comprising a Company Group. The exercise is aimed at enhancing inter-operability, coordination and cooperation between both forces at tactical level.<br />''<br />''The exercise is unique in its concept and participation with the largest ever contingent being fielded by the Thiruvananthapuram-based Indian Army troops and the French 6th Light Armored Brigade.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The theme for the exercise is based on "Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations in a Contested Environment".</span><br />