SHILLONG: Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh, the General Officer Commanding of the Gajraj Corps, witnessed Exercise Yudh Kaushal, a joint exercise with the Indian Air Force, on the capture of enemy objectives in a multi-domain environment. The exercise was conducted at Umroi Military Station to demonstrate operational capabilities by incorporating helicopters, a plethora of drones in surveillance and armed roles, new generation equipment, force multipliers, and supporting arms.
The Air Force played a pivotal role in the operation, showcasing its capability of speedy induction of troops into the exercise area and seamless coordination for joint operations. The exercise also integrated academia from IIT Guwahati and the civil defense industry.
Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh also took the opportunity to interact with soldiers and officers who participated in the exercise and commended their efforts for the execution of seamless coordination and collaboration within various elements of the exercise. He encouraged them to continue to upgrade technical thresholds and strive for operational excellence in modern-day warfare.
Exercise Yudh Kaushal featured a synchronized assault on enemy objectives using first-person view drones, automated mobility vehicles, and a plethora of secure communication devices, showcasing the Indian Army’s ability to execute rapid, coordinated strikes with maximum accuracy and lethality. Paratroopers carried out combat free fall during the exercise, and round-the-clock intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance were provided by UAVs.
The exercise aimed at enhancing the Indian Army's readiness for modern warfare by seamless integration of cutting-edge technology, precision fire, secure communication, and revision of tactics, techniques, and procedures. The exercise reaffirms the Indian Army’s commitment to modernizing its defence forces, incorporating emerging technologies, and enhancing joint operational effectiveness.
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