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Exercise PrachandPrahar was a tri-service integrated multi-domain military exercise conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh, along the Northern Borders, specifically under the Eastern Army Command.

Timeline:

• Held: March 25–27, 2025
• Preceded by:Exercise PoorviPrahar (November 2024), which focused on integrated aviation asset application.

Objective:
To validate integrated operational capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and enhance India's preparedness for future warfare scenarios along the 3,488-km long Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

Key Highlights:

• Location: High-altitude Himalayan terrain, eastern sector of the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Forces Involved:
  • Indian Army (including Special Forces)
  • Indian Air Force (IAF)
  • Indian Navy

Major Components:

• Surveillance and Domain Awareness:
  • Long-range surveillance aircraft (IAF)
  • Maritime domain awareness aircraft (Navy)
  • Helicopters and UAVs
  • Space-based assets
• Precision Strike Capabilities:
  • Fighter aircrafts
  • Long-range rocket systems
  • Medium artillery
  • Armed helicopters
  • Swarm drones
  • Loitering munitions
  • Kamikaze drones
• Operational Environment:
  • Simulated electronic warfare and contested conditions.
  • Focus on jointness, precision, and rapid response.

Strategic Importance:

• Demonstrated seamless command, control, and coordination among the three services.
• Validated the ability to conduct multi-domain operations (MDO) in challenging terrain.
• Reinforced India’s technological edge and combat readiness along strategic frontiers.