The Kharga Corps of the Indian Army, Ambala, successfully conducted an integrated field firing exercise, 'Kharga Shakti', at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The comprehensive exercise aimed at testing and validating the effectiveness of combined arms operations in a simulated battlefield environment.

Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Kharga Corps, reviewed the 'Kharga Shakti' exercise. He witnessed the showcase of coordinated manoeuvres and integrated firing of various military assets, including attack helicopters, artillery guns, armoured and mechanised platforms and infantry weapons. The troops demonstrated their combat readiness through live firing drills, tactical movements,and air support missions, incorporating cutting-edge technology such as swarm drones, loiter munition systems, quadcopters, and logistic drones.

GOC Lt Gen Pushkar also interacted with the troops and highlighted the armed forces' commitment towards maintaining a high state of readiness and operational excellence. He commended the soldiers for exhibiting exceptional professional competence and expressed confidence in the Kharga Corps' ability to remain a decisive force for future operations on the Western Front. The 'Kharga Shakti' exercise demonstrates the Indian Army's focus on modern warfare techniques and its commitment to ensuring the highest standards of combat readiness, he added.