Part of the Indian Armed Forces’ joint drill — Exercise TRISHUL, Exercise Maru Jwala, and Exercise Akhand Prahar were conducted by the Army’s Southern Command.
'Exercise Maru Jwala' was conducted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer.
‘Exercise Akhand Prahar’ reaffirmed the Indian Army’s focus on the JAI mantra — Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation. The drill was intended to confirm the Indian Army’s capability to carry out integrated, multi-domain operations while working in synergy with the Indian Air Force (IAF). During the exercise, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, reviewed the operational preparedness of the Konark Corps.
The Army Commander observed combined arms manoeuvres which demonstrated seamless coordination between tri-services. The exercises allowed for the refinement of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and the use of modern battlefield technology, including drones and counter-drone systems.
Lieutenant General also reviewed battlefield innovations developed by the Battle Axe Division and the Konark Corps. These advancements included domestically produced drones, counter-drone equipment, and advanced force protection measures. These initiatives highlight the growing focus on 'Atmanirbharta' (Self-reliance) and the Indian Army's commitment to promoting innovation at the formation level.
Almost after six months post Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces launched Exercise Trishul. It is a large-scale, 10–12-day tri-service drill taking place along the Western border with Pakistan in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The exercise began on October 30.
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