Indian Armed Forces' ability to exercise special forces in challenging terrains and dense electronic warfare environments in air, land and sea will prove to be successful in the future.

In a significant display of military prowess, the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force 

jointly conducted Exercise POORVI PRAHAR demonstrating their unmatched warfighting skills 

in near-real combat scenarios. This comprehensive exercise validated the effectiveness of joint structures in intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, rapid mobilization, deployment/redeployment and operational logistics.

The exercise highlighted the exceptional capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces as the units exhibited precision strike capabilities utilizing high-tech equipment to guarantee mission success. Ex POORVI PRAHAR showcased the strength of integration amongst the services and the evolved civil-military fusion essential for ensuring victory in operations.

Lt Gen RC Tiwari, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Command

and Air Marshal IS Walia, AVSM, VM, Senior Staff Administrative Officer from Eastern Air 

Command actively participated in the exercise, witnessing offensive manoeuvres in 

mountainous terrain supported by cutting-edge weaponry and equipment. Appreciating the 

clockwork precision exhibited by the participating troops, the Army Commander emphasized the 

importance of joint structures and mechanisms to enhance synergy among the Indian Army, 

Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

Integrated joint operations were conducted across multiple domains for the first time on such a large scale in the Eastern Theatre.

The exercise was a full-fledged display of the might of the Indian Armed Forces, featuring 

advanced weapons systems such as the M-777 Howitzer, the Navy's Maritime Patrol and 

Reconnaissance aircraft P-8I, swarm drones, First Person View (FPV) drones and loitering 

munitions. Additionally, the latest helicopters like the Chinook and Light Combat Helicopter 

Prachand were employed to enhance operational effectiveness. 

During Ex POORVI PRAHAR, the Indian Armed Forces demonstrated their unmatched combat 

capabilities by executing complex operations that incorporated air, land and sea elements. The 

successful integration of third-dimensional warfare was adequately bolstered by new generation equipment, showcasing precision and efficiency in challenging terrain and dense Electronic Warfare environment. The exercise also involved a tri-services combat free fall on an objective by the special forces.

Ex POORVI PRAHAR stands as a testament to India's commitment to maintaining a robust 

defense posture through synergy and integration among its armed forces. The successful 

execution of this joint exercise not only reinforces the operational readiness of the Indian Armed 

Forces but also assures the nation that we are prepared to address any security challenge that may arise in the future.