EXERCISE
BHARAT SHAKTI - DEFENCE & SECURITY
News:
PM Modi witnesses 'Bharat
Shakti' tri-service exercise in Rajasthan
What's
in the news?
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The Prime Minister recently observed the
tri-service exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ held in Pokhran, Rajasthan.
Exercise
‘Bharat Shakti’:
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It is an integrated tri-service firepower and manoeuvre exercise.
Location
- Pokhran, Rajasthan.
Objective:
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To showcase the prowess of indigenously manufactured defence equipment across the
Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Features:
1.
Tactical Employment:
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Involves demonstrating calibrated tactical
employment of niche technology in a tri-services environment against perceived
threats.
2.
Emphasis on Indigenous Systems:
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Highlights an array of indigenous weapon
systems and platforms as a demonstration of the nation’s Aatmanirbharata
initiative.
3.
Integrated Operational Capabilities:
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Simulates realistic, synergised,
multi-domain operations to display the integrated operational capabilities of
the Indian armed forces across land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains.
4.
Key Weapon Systems and Platforms:
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Indian
Army: Showcases T-90 (IM) Tanks, Dhanush and Sarang Gun
Systems, Akash Weapons System, Logistics Drones, Robotic Mules, ALH, and
various unmanned aerial vehicles, demonstrating advanced ground warfare and
aerial surveillance capabilities.
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Indian
Navy: Displays Naval Anti-Ship Missiles, Autonomous Cargo
Carrying Aerial Vehicles, and Expendable Aerial Targets.
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Indian
Air Force: Showcases indigenous aircraft including Light Combat
Aircraft Tejas, Light Utility Helicopters, and Advanced Light Helicopters.