Poorvi Prachand Prahar validates high-altitude joint combat readiness with Army, Air Force, Navy and ITBP
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 16: A major tri-service exercise conducted close to the China border in Arunachal Pradesh concluded on Friday, showcasing the Indian armed forces’ ability to undertake integrated, high-altitude operations in the Eastern Theatre.
The drill, titled Poorvi Prachand Prahar, brought together the Army, Air Force, Navy and ITBP in a coordinated display of joint preparedness and multi-domain combat efficiency.
A Defence spokesman said the exercise validated seamless interoperability, coordinated manoeuvres and the capacity to function as a unified combat force in complex operational environments.
Elite units including Special Forces, MARCOS, Garud, Bhairav Battalion and Arunachal Scouts acted as key force multipliers, extending operational reach and precision on difficult terrain.
The drill featured extensive use of advanced technologies such as night-capable, all-weather FPVs, swarm drones and other unmanned aerial systems operating across the electromagnetic spectrum.
These platforms supported real-time surveillance, precision targeting and synchronised firepower, integrated with manoeuvre elements, attack helicopters and the composite DIVYASTRA battery.
Residents living near the Jorhat Air Force Station reported frequent fighter sorties, noting aircraft movements from early morning to late night throughout the exercise period.
Conducted under the Headquarters Eastern Command against snow-covered mountain backdrops, the exercise placed strong emphasis on air-land synergy, logistics coordination and realistic mission execution.
According to the spokesman, a key feature was its Whole-of-Nation Approach, marked by the involvement of various national security agencies working alongside the armed forces to bolster frontier security and joint response mechanisms.
The drill commenced on November 10 with the deployment of helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, space-based assets and Special Forces to establish comprehensive domain awareness. Simulated targets were detected and swiftly neutralised using coordinated firepower from long-range rockets, medium artillery, armed helicopters, loitering munitions, swarm drones and kamikaze drones in an electronically contested setting.
Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding 3 Corps, reviewed the exercise on November 13.
The latest edition continues the series of joint drills, following Ex Poorvi Prahar held in November 2024 and Ex Prachand Prahar in March this year, both focused on refining integrated operational capabilities.
