Tri-services exercise 'Poorvi Prahar' shows unified might with cutting-edge military tech, paving way for theaterisation of command

The high-intensity tri-services exercise—'Poorvi Prahar'—is underway in the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh, bringing together a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military platforms, technologies, and systems.

According to the Indian Army, the exercise helps in enhancing the abilities of the three services—Army, Navy, Air Force—to execute seamless, multi-domain operations across land, air, and sea.

Exercise 'Poorvi Prahar', which began on November 10, will continue till November 18.

"The exercise underscores India's determination to maintain a robust and adaptable defence posture along its eastern frontier, especially in light of evolving regional dynamics," the Army said.

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The exercise aims to hone the combat effectiveness of the three services in executing integrated joint operations in challenging mountainous terrains. Even as India looks to restructure its armed forces into unified theater commands, the joint exercise is the right step in the direction of enhancing inter-service coordination and operational readiness of the services.

Advanced fighter aircraft, reconnaissance platforms, helicopters such as Chinook and Advanced Light Helicopter Rudra, and the newly-inducted M777 Ultra-Light Howitzers are part of the exercise.

According to the Army, a key feature of 'Poorvi Prahar' is the integration of innovative technologies that are reshaping the future of military operations.

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Troops are operating and refining skills with swarm drones, First Person View (FPV) drones, and loitering munitions, cutting-edge technologies that dramatically enhance situational awareness, precision strikes, and operational flexibility, said an official.

"One of the core components of the exercise is the development of a Common Operating Picture through joint control structures that optimise coordination between ground, air, and naval forces. Real-time information is seamlessly shared through systems operating on satellite communications, powered by AI-driven analytics, enabling more precise decision-making and faster response times," news agency PTI quoted the Army as saying.

This exercise serves as a platform for further absorption and integration of advanced technological tools and joint command structures.