The much-awaited joint exercise of the three wings of the military ‘Trishakti Prahar’ began near the western border of Rajasthan in Jaisalmer on Monday, officials said. The joint exercise involving an estimated over 25,000 troops will run till Nov 25 as per officials.
EXERCISE ‘TRISHAKTI PRAHAR’
The much-awaited joint exercise of the three wings of the military ‘Trishakti Prahar’ began near the western border of Rajasthan in Jaisalmer on Monday, officials said. The joint exercise involving an estimated over 25,000 troops will run till Nov 25 as per officials. IAF is practicing with the Indian Army and Navy in mutual coordination with each other.
Live practice of actual war situations is being carried out by all three wings of the Indian Army with complete coordination. Besides, during this exercise, long range attacks by reconnaissance aircraft to collect intelligence and other information are being practiced. Operational capability and readiness of the Pune-based Southwestern Command of the Indian Air Force is being demonstrated as the major attraction.
Aim of the Exercise
This exercise is being conducted with the aim of creating a new strategy in the backdrop of the long-running war between Ukraine and Russia and the ongoing Israel Palestine war.
Large Scale Exercise
Fighter aircraft, Apache attack helicopter, Chinook heavy lift helicopter and various Navy aircraft are also participating in this exercise.
