Poorvi Prahar’ exercise to enhance multi-domain operations in Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian Army-led high-intensity tri-services military exercise, to maintain a ‘robust’ defence posture along the Eastern frontier, is being conducted in Arunachal Pradesh.
The ‘Poorvi Prahar’ exercise is being conducted from November 10 to 18 in the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh that share a boundary with China. The exercise will enhance the ability to execute seamless, multi-domain operations across land, air and sea, reinforcing India’s strategic deterrence capabilities, sources said.
The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are collaborating and innovating to ensure the nation’s readiness to meet the security challenges. This large-scale, joint exercise aims to hone the combat effectiveness of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in executing integrated joint operations in the challenging mountainous terrain of the region, to enhance inter-service coordination and operational readiness.
Participating forces from all three services are utilising advanced fighter aircraft, reconnaissance platforms, helicopters such as the Chinook and Advanced Light Helicopter (Rudra), along with M777 Ultra-Light Howitzers, which are newly inducted into the artillery units. These state-of-the-art assets provide an unprecedented level of mobility, firepower and precision in the region’s challenging topography.
A key feature of the exercise is the integration of innovative technologies that are reshaping the future of military operations. Troops are operating and refining skills with swarm drones and loitering munitions, cutting-edge technologies that dramatically enhance situational awareness allowing for precision strikes and operational flexibility.
The exercise serves as a platform for further absorption and integration of advanced technological tools and joint command structures that improve collaboration across services. One of the core components of the exercise is the development of a Common Operating Picture (COP) through joint control structures that optimise coordination between the three forces. Real-time information is seamlessly shared through systems operating on satellite communications, powered by AI-driven analytics, enabling more precise decision-making and faster response times.
The use of AI and satellite communication technologies is pivotal in optimising multi-service operations, ensuring that commanders have access to a comprehensive, real-time view of the battlefield. This technological integration allows forces to act with greater precision, agility and coordination, making the joint forces more adaptable to the evolving nature of warfare.
