KOLKATA: Indian Army and the Indian Air Force jointly conducted a multi-domain air-land exercise — Vayu Prahar — in the Eastern Theatre to validate joint plans to act against coordinated multiple-domain operations in the second week of this month.
The scope of the joint exercise included rapid mobilisation of an earmarked Rapid Reaction Force from the hinterland to undertake air-landed operations in a nominated advance landing ground.
The air landed force further executed contingency tasks as per a realistic exercise scenario in challenging high-altitude terrain conditions.
Eastern Command officials said the exercise enabled coordination and rehearsal among various agencies for quick mobilisation, transportation and deployment of forces within a theatre which can be executed across theatres.
“The exercise validated and refined procedures quintessential for synergised joint operations. Army Formations, Special Forces, along with Indian Air Force, participated in the 96-hour exercise in the Eastern Theatre,” said an official.
