Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, reviewed the operational preparedness of Konark Corps during Exercise Akhand Prahaar, a major combat validation drill conducted in the Desert Sector as part of the Tri-Services Exercise Trishul.
Full-Spectrum Combat Readiness Demonstrated
Exercise Akhand Prahaar showcased the Konark Corps’ ability to execute full-spectrum, integrated combat operations, combining the capabilities of mechanised formations, infantry battalions, and the high-tempo land operations of the Rudra Brigade.
The exercise featured:
- Mechanised and infantry manoeuvres over vast desert terrain
- Special Heliborne Operations (SHBO) for vertical envelopment
- Coordinated attack helicopter missions by Army Aviation
- Precision air support from the Indian Air Force, including Fighter Ground Attack (FGA) missions
These operations reflected the Corps’ ability to deliver synchronised, decisive combat power across multiple domains.
Harnessing Technology, Enhancing Atmanirbharta
A major highlight of the exercise was the employment of indigenous drones, counter-drone systems, electronic warfare (EW) grids, and real-time surveillance systems.
These technologies enhanced:
- Battlefield transparency
- Situational awareness
- Precision targeting
- Force protection
The exercise underscored India’s growing technological edge, reaffirming the Indian Army’s commitment to Atmanirbharta and cutting-edge modernisation.
Strengthening Jointness with the Indian Air Force
Seamless land–air integration with the IAF was demonstrated through:
- Close Air Support
- Fighter Ground Attack missions
- Real-time ISR support
This synergy ensured rapid, coordinated responses and validated joint operational doctrines central to future warfare.
A Future-Ready, Networked Formation
Exercise Akhand Prahaar reaffirmed Konark Corps’ transformation into a modern, agile, networked, and high-tempo warfighting formation, prepared for multi-domain operations in the evolving battlespace.
Army Commander Commends Operational Excellence
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth praised all participating formations and units for their:
- Professionalism
- Innovation
- Joint operational excellence
He lauded the Corps for embodying Southern Command’s ethos of Jointness, Technology Absorption, and Operational Excellence, noting that such exercises are crucial for shaping a Future-Ready Force capable of meeting emerging security challenges with confidence and precision.
