Army conducts tri-service multi domain exercise in high altitude area

Demonstrating joint operational capability to meet emerging security challenges in high altitude terrain, the Indian Army conducted a tri-service Integrated Multi-Domain Warfare Exercise in the Eastern Theatre.

The drill, named Exercise Prachand Prahaar, was held from March 25 to 27 and it brought together the Army, Air Force and other elements of the Indian Armed Forces in a synergised combat drill designed to simulate future warfare.

Carried out under the aegis of the Eastern Command, the exercise showcased the seamless integration of advanced surveillance, strike capabilities and multi-domain operational planning, a defence spokesperson said.

Cutting-edge platforms such as long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft, armed helicopters, UAVs, loitering munitions, and space-based assets were employed to achieve total situational awareness and rapid target engagement.

Once simulated targets were identified, they were swiftly neutralised through coordinated strikes using fighter aircraft, long-range rocket systems, medium artillery, swarm drones, kamikaze drones and armed helicopters.

All actions were executed in an electronically contested environment that simulated modern battlefield conditions.

Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, and Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, reviewed the exercise and commended the troops for their operational excellence and high degree of professionalism.

This integrated tri-service drill builds on the momentum of Exercise Poorvi Prahar held in November 2024, which focused primarily on the integrated application of aviation assets.

Exercise Prachand Prahaar has now taken that concept further by validating a fully integrated approach to surveillance, command and control, and precision firepower across the three services.

The exercise highlights the growing emphasis on jointness, technological superiority and operational readiness to respond to any emerging security challenge tackle multi-domain threats.