EXERCISE BHARAT SHAKTI - DEFENCE & SECURITY

News: PM Modi witnesses 'Bharat Shakti' tri-service exercise in Rajasthan

 

What's in the news?

       The Prime Minister recently observed the tri-service exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ held in Pokhran, Rajasthan.

 

Exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’:

       It is an integrated tri-service firepower and manoeuvre exercise.

 

Location - Pokhran, Rajasthan.

 

Objective:

       To showcase the prowess of indigenously manufactured defence equipment across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

 

Features:

1. Tactical Employment:

       Involves demonstrating calibrated tactical employment of niche technology in a tri-services environment against perceived threats.

 

2. Emphasis on Indigenous Systems:

       Highlights an array of indigenous weapon systems and platforms as a demonstration of the nation’s Aatmanirbharata initiative.

 

3. Integrated Operational Capabilities:

       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:

       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.

 

       Indian Navy: Displays Naval Anti-Ship Missiles, Autonomous Cargo Carrying Aerial Vehicles, and Expendable Aerial Targets.

 

       Indian Air Force: Showcases indigenous aircraft including Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Light Utility Helicopters, and Advanced Light Helicopters.