Dharamsala: As part of operational preparedness, Western Command of the Indian Army is conducting a major exercise in the plains of Punjab, army spokesman Colonel RK Sharma said here today.
This exercise is part of Army’s systems approach to training which aims at transforming it into a modern, lean, agile and a well equipped force, capable of accomplishing assigned tasks thus showcasing its rapid response capability, he said.
The exercise will enter its peak phase from May 12 when elements of The Western Command will carry out the final phase of manoeuvres.
This will encompass all the fighting arms of the Indian Army including approx 20,000 soldiers, tanks, mechanized vehicles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Attack Helicopters and frontline Fighter Aircraft of the Indian Air Force said the spokesman.
He said, ”During the exercise, units and formations will practice infusion of latest technology within the Army, thereby gearing it for network-centric operations”.
The exercise will encompass extensive use of satellite imagery, air borne surveillance and a wide array of land and air based radars to “achieve battle field transparency”.
This will provide real time information of the battle front to the field commanders which will help in decision making during conflict, said Sharma.
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Dhumal should advise Badal to ban this immediately and handover these plains for buidling cricket stadiums.