Indian Army conducts successful 'Teesta Prahar' in Teesta field firing range

ANI May 15, 2025 368 views

The Indian Army conducted the 'Teesta Prahar' exercise, demonstrating its combat readiness with new weapon systems. The drill involved multiple combat arms and tested advanced battlefield technologies. Meanwhile, DRDO developed an indigenous seawater desalination membrane for the Indian Coast Guard. This innovation supports India's self-reliance in defence technology.

"The exercise emphasised jointness, synergy, and seamless coordination, reinforcing the Army's ability to operate swiftly." – Defence PRO
West Bengal, May 15: The Indian Army carried out a large-scale integrated field exercise titled 'Teesta Prahar' at the Teesta field firing range on Thursday, showcasing its operational readiness and coordination among combat and support arms in riverine terrain, according to a Defence PRO statement.

Key Points

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Integrated field exercise with Infantry, Artillery, and Para Special Forces

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Next-gen weapon systems and tech validated

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Focus on riverine terrain and combat readiness

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DRDO develops seawater desalination membrane for ICG

The exercise witnessed active participation from key combat and support arms, including the Infantry, Artillery, Armoured Corps, Mechanised Infantry, Para Special Forces, Army Aviation, Engineers, and Signals.

A key highlight of the drill was the deployment and validation of newly inducted next-generation weapon systems, military platforms, and advanced battlefield technologies, as a part of the Indian Army's emphasis on modernisation.

In addition, the exercise emphasised jointness, synergy, and seamless coordination, reinforcing the Army's ability to operate swiftly and effectively across varied terrain and adverse weather conditions. The statement further said it featured tactical drills, battle rehearsals, and adaptive manoeuvres aimed at refining responses to dynamic combat scenarios.

Earlier today, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully developed an indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for high-pressure seawater desalination, according to the Ministry of Defence statement.

Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), the Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO, has developed the technology for a desalination plant in Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships based on their operational requirement to address the serious challenge of stability when exposed to chloride ions in saline water. The development was completed in a record eight months.

As per the MOD statement, DMSRDE and ICG successfully conducted initial technical trials in the existing desalination plant of the ICG's Offshore Patrolling Vessel (OPV). The initial safety and performance trials of the polymeric membranes were fully satisfactory. ICG will give the final operational clearance after 500 hours of operational testing.

Presently, the unit is being tested and trialled on OPV. After certain modifications, this membrane will be a boon for desalinating seawater in coastal areas. It is another step by DMSRDE in the journey of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Reader Comments

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Rajiv K.
Proud of our armed forces! Exercises like Teesta Prahar show our preparedness in all terrains. The DRDO's desalination tech is another feather in the cap for Make in India 🇮🇳 Jai Hind!
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Priya M.
Good to see our forces training in riverine terrain - very relevant given our eastern borders. But hope the government also invests more in welfare of soldiers' families. They sacrifice so much for us.
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Amit S.
The desalination tech is impressive! Coastal states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat could benefit greatly from this. Hope they commercialize it soon for civilian use too. #AatmanirbharBharat
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Sunita R.
While military exercises are important, I wish media would also highlight more about peace initiatives with our neighbors. Strength is good, but we shouldn't forget the value of diplomacy.
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Vikram J.
The Teesta range is strategically located near China and Bangladesh borders. These drills send a strong message about our defense capabilities. More power to our jawans! 💪
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Neha P.
Developing the desalination membrane in just 8 months is remarkable! This is what happens when our scientists and armed forces work together. Makes me emotional seeing India's progress in defense tech.

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