The exercise validated the full-spectrum combat readiness of Konark Corps through integrated employment of all arms and services -- from mechanised and infantry manoeuvres to the execution of land operations by the RUDRA Brigade, Special Heliborne Operations, and coordinated Attack Helico
Speaking to ANI, Lt Gen Seth said, "RUDRA, an integrated all arms brigade has been formed... The RUDRA brigade is fully equipped. It has been op-validated during the Operation Akhand Prahar."
The large-scale exercise is designed to validate the Indian Army's capability to conduct integrated, multi-domain operations in coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and other components of national power. The ongoing drills highlight India's emphasis on jointness and operational s
The Army Commander visited a forward operating aviation base in Jaisalmer that is sustaining 24x7 day-and-night operations in close conjunction with land manoeuvre forces as part of Exercise Maru Jwala and Exercise Akhand Prahar in the desert sector.
The exercise focused on validating the Indian Army's capability to conduct integrated, multi-domain operations in close synergy with the Indian Air Force.