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Army conducts Tri-service Ex Prachand Prahaar in Arunachal

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Exercise Prachand Prahar was a tri-service integrated multi-domain military exercise conducted from 25-27 March 2025 in Arunachal Pradesh.

Army conducts tri-service Ex Prachand Prahaar in Arunachal

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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