EXERCISE DRONE PRAHAR
Context:
- On July 27, 2025, the Indian Army conducted ‘Exercise Drone Prahar’, a high-tech military drill at the military station in Rayang, Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district.
- This exercise specifically aimed to validate the effective integration of drone technology into tactical battlefield operations, marking a significant step in the Army’s modernization efforts.
ABOUT EXERCISE DRONE PRAHAR
- Nature: A high-tech military drill conducted by the Indian Army.
- Purpose: To validate the seamless integration and effective utilization of drone technology in tactical battlefield operations.
- Location: Conducted at the military station at Rayang in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district. The exercise was observed by Lt Gen Abhijeet S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of Spear Corps.
OPERATIONAL FOCUS
- Carried out under realistic operational conditions, the exercise demonstrated:
- Effective use of drones for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
- Achieving real-time sensor-to-shooter coordination.
- Enabling precision targeting.
- Strategic Aim:
- To enhance command reach.
- To improve situational awareness for tactical commanders.
- To support dynamic decision-making on the ground by employing layered surveillance.
EVALUATED ASPECTS FOR SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
The exercise also assessed crucial elements for smooth drone integration, including:
- Airspace deconfliction: Ensuring safe and organized drone operations alongside other air assets.
- Secure communication channels: Maintaining secure links for data transmission and command.
- Coordination protocols: Establishing clear communication and operational guidelines among various arms and services of the Army.
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