UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28th March 2025
Army conducts Tri-service Ex Prachand Prahaar in Arunachal
Why in News?
Exercise Prachand Prahar was a tri-service integrated multi-domain military exercise conducted from 25-27 March 2025 in Arunachal Pradesh.
Exercise Prachand Prahar
- The Indian Armed Forces conducted Exercise Prachand Prahar from 25-27 March 2025 in Arunachal Pradesh, under the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, to test joint warfighting capabilities.
- It was a continuation of Exercise Poorvi Prahar (November 2024) but expanded to multi-domain operations, integrating land, air, space, and electronic warfare.
Key Objectives & Strategic Importance
- Enhancing Jointness: Synchronizing operations across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Multi-Domain Warfare: Validating high-altitude combat in an electronically contested environment.
- Counter-Strike Capabilities: Simulating enemy aggression and retaliatory strikes using advanced weaponry.
- Surveillance & Reconnaissance: Deploying drones, space-based assets, and surveillance aircraft.
Strategic Significance
- Strengthens India’s defensive preparedness along the India-China border.
- Enhances interoperability between the three services.
- Validates modern warfare techniques including electronic and drone warfare.
- Reinforces Eastern Command’s operational readiness in the LAC region.
Other Tri-service military Exercise
India conducts several tri-service military exercises to enhance joint operational capabilities across land, air, and maritime domains. Here are some notable ones:
- Exercise Kavach
- Conducted By: Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard
- Location: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Objective: Enhancing joint warfighting capabilities in island territories and coastal defense strategies.
- Exercise Paschim Lehar
- Conducted By: Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
- Location: Western Seaboard of India
- Objective: Strengthening joint operational preparedness in maritime warfare and coastal defense.
- Exercise Vayu Shakti
- Conducted By: Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
- Location: Rajasthan
- Objective: Showcasing integrated strike capabilities, air dominance, and precision targeting in desert warfare.
- Exercise INDRA (Bilateral with Russia, but includes tri-service operations)
- Conducted By: Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force (in coordination with Russian forces)
- Location: India/Russia (alternating)
- Objective: Enhancing inter-service and bilateral coordination for counter-terrorism and large-scale combat operations.
- Exercise AMPHEX
- Conducted By: Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
- Location: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Objective: Testing amphibious warfare capabilities, beach landings, and joint assault operations.
- Exercise Poorvi Prahar
- Conducted By: Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
- Location: Eastern Sector (along the India-China border)
- Objective: Strengthening integrated application of aviation assets and countering threats in high-altitude areas.
Conclusion
- Exercise Prachand Prahar stands as a testament to the Indian Armed Forces’ commitment to technological superiority, jointness, and operational readiness.
- By integrating land, air, and naval forces in a real-time combat scenario, the exercise enhanced India’s strategic posture along the LAC.
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