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Indian Army, along with Assam Rifles, conducted a helicopter-borne troop insertion exercise in the strategically important Vijaynagar salient in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, aimed at testing rapid deployment capability and improving operational preparedness in difficult and remote terrain. The exercise was carried out on Friday.

 

The joint exercise involved the quick induction of acclimatised troops into a simulated operational area to assess readiness for responding to emerging security challenges, cited the official statement.

 

The drill focused on speed, coordination, and precision to ensure smooth execution under near-real conditions, defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said in the statement, adding that the operation demonstrated the ability of the forces to deploy troops swiftly and efficiently in tough/challenging environments.

 

The participating troops demonstrated high levels of professionalism, adaptability, and combat readiness throughout the exercise, the spokesperson said.