COAS General Upendra Dwivedi attends Integrated Air Defence Firepower exercise in Odisha
New Delhi, March 29
Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday witnessed the Integrated Air Defence Firepower at Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur, Odisha.
In a post on X, the Army said that the COAS complimented the personnel for their dedication towards the nation's defence while hoping for them to continue dominating in the battlespace.
"#GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, witnessed the Integrated Air Defence Firepower at Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur. The exercise showcased seamless synergy of multifarious Air Defence weapon systems operating in a networked environment, effectively validating the detection-to-engagement cycle against new-age hybrid aerial threats. The #COAS complimented the Air Defence Warriors for their relentless commitment towards strengthening India's defence and exhorted them to continue striving for excellence and dominance in the evolving battlespace," the public relations wing of the Indian Army wrote in the post.
Separately, the Southern Command of the Indian Army conducted Exercise AMOGH JWALA from 06 to March 18 at the Babina Field Firing Ranges to validate technology-driven mechanised warfare capabilities in a multi-domain operational environment.
The exercise validated new operational concepts, force structures, procedures and protocols relevant to modern warfare. It demonstrated the integrated employment of mechanised forces with attack helicopters, fighter aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, counter-drone systems and network-enabled battlefield platforms under a robust command and control architecture.
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, witnessed the culmination of the exercise and complimented the participating troops for their professionalism, operational excellence and battle readiness.
He emphasised that tech absorption, Jointness and the seamless integration of land, air, cyber, space, Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) and Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities are fundamental to building an agile, adaptable and combat-ready force capable of dominating the evolving battlespace across the full spectrum of multi-domain operations.
The exercise also featured high-tempo mechanised operations with synchronised fire and manoeuvre, real-time drone-enabled surveillance and target acquisition, precision engagement and the seamless integration of advanced battlefield technologies. Advanced surveillance systems, secure communication networks and precision firepower enhanced battlefield transparency and enabled faster, real-time decision-making.
Integrated air-land manoeuvres, battlefield airspace management for Unmanned Ariel System (UAS) and counter-UAS operations, and reorganised force structures incorporating emerging technologies were also validated during the exercise
— ANI
Reader Comments
Excellent to see such advanced exercises. However, I hope the massive funds being allocated for these high-tech systems also translate into better welfare and modern equipment for every soldier on the ground, not just the showcase units.
Gopalpur and Babina... these places might not be in the news often, but they are where our real defence capabilities are forged. Salute to all the personnel training hard in these locations. The focus on "detection-to-engagement" against hybrid threats is spot on.
The technological leap described here is impressive. The seamless integration of land, air, and cyber capabilities is what defines a modern military. India seems to be building a very capable, networked force.
"Air Defence Warriors" – love that term! 🛡️ In today's world, securing our skies from drones and other aerial threats is as important as securing our borders. Good to see our forces evolving. More power to them!
The emphasis on "jointness" between army and air force elements is key. Modern battles are won through coordination across domains. Exercises like AMOGH JWALA are essential for building that muscle memory before any real conflict.
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