Picture this: scorching sands of Rajasthan trembling under the weight of T-90 tanks and the barrage of K-9 Vajra guns. On February 25, the Indian Army’s ‘Agni Varsha’ exercise at Pokhran lit up the desert sky, fusing ground, air, and unmanned forces into a relentless offensive.
Southern Command orchestrated this real-world simulation, where infantry fighting vehicles, Sharang and Bofors artillery, rocket platforms, ALH Dhruv helicopters, AH-64 Apaches, and strike drones converged for total dominance. Targets were obliterated with surgical precision over vast distances, even as units maneuvered at breakneck speeds through unforgiving terrain.
Key takeaways? Lightning-quick deployments, multi-layered attacks, and flawless tech integration—from drone surveillance to counter-drone ops. This exercise validated the synergy of diverse weapon systems, boosting confidence in desert warfare doctrines.
With international media from 25 countries in attendance, the world got a front-row seat to India’s military renaissance. Focused on indigenization and modernization, ‘Agni Varsha’ signals a force that’s not just ready but revolutionary, embodying national resolve in every thunderous strike.