Indian Army tests cutting-edge combat tech in Arunachal Pradesh exercise-OxBig News Network

Indian Army has carried out an exercise in Arunachal Pradesh to check for seamless integration of new generation war-fighting gadgets, including robotics mules, types of drones and small logistics vehicles needed to travel the last mile.

A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said this was a major step towards ensuring operational readiness.

The 3 Corps of the Indian Army successfully conducted an exercise in the forward areas in Arunachal Pradesh, demonstrating the seamless integration of new-generation equipment and new generation weapons, reinforcing its focus on the rapid transformation under the banner of the ‘Year of Technology Absorption and Year of Transformation’, the MoD spokesperson said.

The 3 Corps of the Army is tasked to far-eastern Arunachal Pradesh.

The field exercise was conducted in rugged and mountainous terrain to operate effectively in challenging conditions with the primary focus on enhanced mobility, real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and advanced communication systems. These elements are crucial to developing a swift, silent, and smart tactical force capable of responding decisively in technology-driven battlefields.

The exercise emphasised faster decision-making, seamless information sharing, and synchronised battlefield awareness. These capabilities significantly enhanced the operational agility of the troops, reaffirming the Indian Army’s commitment to technological advancement and battlefield innovation.

This exercise serves as a testament to the readiness of the Army to meet the dynamic challenges of modern warfare. Indian Army continues to drive transformation through innovation, with a clear emphasis on enhancing jointness, adaptability, and combat effectiveness, the MoD spokesperson added.