The Poorvi Prahaar exercise will showcase coordinated efforts from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to demonstrate their combat readiness. The Army intends to deploy Infantry Combat units, Artillery Guns, Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
In Short
* India to conduct the ‘Poorvi Prahaar’ military exercise starting November 8.
* The exercise will showcase the combat readiness of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
* Key air bases in Kolkata, Hashimara, and others will be activated.
In a strategic response to the recent disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, India is preparing to launch a significant tri-services military exercise called ‘Poorvi Prahaar.’ Set to begin on November 8, this exercise aims to demonstrate India’s integrated defense capabilities along its eastern frontier.
The Poorvi Prahaar exercise will involve coordinated efforts from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to highlight their combat readiness.
The Army plans to deploy Infantry Combat units, Artillery Guns, Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will activate key air bases in Kolkata, Hashimara, Paanagarh, and Kalaikunda, deploying its fleet of Su-30MKIs, Rafales, C-130Js, Hawks, and various helicopter units. The Indian Navy’s elite MARCOS commandos will also participate, highlighting joint operational capabilities.
A defense official stated, “The exercise aims to test the synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, enhancing our operational preparedness and defense posture in the eastern sector.”
The timing of the Poorvi Prahaar exercise is strategically significant as India strengthens its military positioning along the Arunachal Pradesh border. Following a successful disengagement in eastern Ladakh, negotiations with China are ongoing to de-escalate tensions in the eastern sector.
These discussions include efforts to restore patrolling rights in the Yangtse region of the Tawang sector, which faced restrictions after a clash with the PLA in December 2022.
“India is enhancing its joint combat capabilities along the LAC while maintaining ongoing dialogue with China,” sources told India Today. “This dual approach not only strengthens India’s position for a peaceful resolution but also demonstrates our readiness to defend our sovereignty.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to visit the Tawang sector during Diwali, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening defenses in the region.
His visit will coincide with preparations for Poorvi Prahaar, symbolizing India’s determination to safeguard its borders and maintain readiness for any contingencies along the LAC.
The exercise represents a significant shift toward a more proactive defense strategy as India seeks to ensure stability and security along its borders with China.
