Integrated Combat Excellence Showcased in Desert Sector During Exercise Akhand Prahaar
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, AVSM, who serves as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command, recently assessed the operational readiness of the Konark Corps during Exercise Akhand Prahaar. This significant combat validation exercise took place in the Desert Sector and was part of the larger Tri-Services Exercise Trishul.
Full-Spectrum Combat Readiness Demonstrated
During Exercise Akhand Prahaar, the Konark Corps demonstrated its capability to conduct full-spectrum integrated combat operations. These operations involved mechanised formations, infantry battalions, and high-tempo land maneuvers executed by the Rudra Brigade.
The exercise presented a range of operations, including:
| Mechanised and infantry manoeuvres across extensive desert regions |
| Special Heliborne Operations (SHBO) to achieve vertical envelopment |
| Coordinated attack helicopter missions carried out by Army Aviation |
| Precision air support provided by the Indian Air Force, including Fighter Ground Attack (FGA) missions |
These exercises highlighted the Corps' proficiency in delivering synchronized and decisive combat capabilities across various domains.
Harnessing Technology, Enhancing Atmanirbharta
One of the prominent aspects of the exercise was the use of indigenous technologies, including drones, counter-drone systems, electronic warfare grids, and real-time surveillance systems. These technologies contributed to:
| Enhancing battlefield transparency |
| Improving situational awareness |
| Precision targeting |
| Force protection |
The exercise demonstrated India's advancing technological capabilities and reinforced the Indian Army's dedication to Atmanirbharta and modernisation.
Strengthening Jointness with the Indian Air Force
The exercise showcased seamless integration between land and air operations with the Indian Air Force through:
| Close Air Support |
| Fighter Ground Attack missions |
| Real-time ISR support |
This synergy enabled rapid and coordinated responses, validating joint operational doctrines essential for future combat scenarios.
A Future-Ready, Networked Formation
Exercise Akhand Prahaar highlighted the transformation of the Konark Corps into a modern, agile, and networked warfighting unit, prepared for multi-domain operations in a dynamic combat environment.
Army Commander Commends Operational Excellence
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth commended the formations and units involved for their:
| Professionalism |
| Innovation |
| Joint operational excellence |
He praised the Corps for embodying the Southern Command's principles of jointness, technology absorption, and operational excellence. The General emphasized the importance of such exercises in shaping a future-ready force capable of addressing emerging security challenges effectively.
