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Indian Defence NewsLt Gen Prit Pal Singh Assesses Combat Preparedness of Army's Shahbaaz Division

Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh Assesses Combat Preparedness of Army’s Shahbaaz Division

Visit underscores tech-driven transformation and operational agility of Sudarshan Chakra Corps.

Lieutenant General Prit Pal Singh, General Officer Commanding of the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, conducted a detailed inspection of operational readiness and combat capabilities of the Shahbaaz Division at Sagar Military Station on Thursday. His visit forms part of a broader assessment of readiness under the Indian Army’s “Decade of Transformation” initiative, which emphasizes digitization and enhanced multi-domain warfare capabilities.

During the review, Lt Gen Singh interacted with troops across ranks, praising their professionalism and high state of combat readiness. The inspection covered modern training practices and the incorporation of emerging technologies such as drones to support surveillance, targeting, and tactical operations.

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The Shahbaaz Division demonstrated its preparedness through displays of advanced systems and integrated combat formations tailored for varied terrain, including high-altitude and rugged regions. The visit reflects the Army’s sustained modernization drive, particularly in the context of recent border developments with China.

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Lt Gen Singh brings with him decades of operational experience from key appointments at the Military Operations Directorate and Southern Command Headquarters, reinforcing his leadership role in aligning the Corps with contemporary defense imperatives.

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The Sudarshan Chakra Corps, re-raised on June 6, 1942, in Persia during World War II, has evolved from countering German-Ottoman threats to becoming one of India’s principal strike formations. Its modern mandate includes rapid mobilization, joint force application, and technological integration, positioning it as a pillar of India’s strategic deterrence posture.

The visit also emphasized national goals of achieving self-reliance in defense and preparing for future conflicts through enhanced jointness and inter-service cooperation, in line with India’s vision for a technologically empowered military force by 2047.

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Adhidev Jasrotia
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