New Delhi, October 13, 2026: Lieutenant General Amit Kabthiyal, YSM, SM**, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Indian Army’s Vajra Corps, visited units of the Panther Division to review their operational preparedness, combat readiness and ability to respond effectively to emerging security challenges.
During the visit, the Corps Commander assessed the formation’s operational readiness and emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards of realistic training, innovation and integrated combat capabilities to ensure battlefield effectiveness.
Lt Gen Kabthiyal reiterated that modern warfare demands continuous adaptation, technological advancement and seamless coordination among different combat elements. He stressed the need to develop technology-enabled warfighting capabilities that enhance the Army’s ability to operate effectively in increasingly complex operational environments.
The GOC highlighted the significance of realistic combat training in preparing soldiers and formations for diverse battlefield scenarios. Such training enables troops to strengthen their tactical proficiency, improve operational coordination and maintain readiness for rapidly evolving threats.
A key focus of the visit was the integration of modern technologies into military operations. The Corps Commander underscored the importance of innovation and technology-driven capabilities in improving situational awareness, operational flexibility and combat effectiveness.
The emphasis on integrated combat power reflects the Indian Army’s broader efforts to strengthen coordination among its various combat and support elements, enabling formations to respond with speed, precision and decisive force.
Vajra Corps, also known as XI Corps, is an important operational formation of the Indian Army’s Western Command. The Corps plays a significant role in maintaining military preparedness along India’s western frontiers.
The Panther Division, operating under Vajra Corps, forms part of the Army’s operational structure responsible for maintaining combat readiness and responding to security challenges in its designated area of responsibility.
The visit also reinforced the importance of building agile and adaptive military formations capable of responding to conventional and emerging threats through improved training, technological integration and operational innovation.
Under the theme “Operational Focus, Combat Readiness, Decisive Edge,” the review highlighted the Indian Army’s continued emphasis on strengthening its warfighting capabilities and maintaining a high level of preparedness.
The Corps Commander’s message, “Sharpen the Edge. Prevail Decisively,” reflected the formation’s focus on professional excellence, operational adaptability and the ability to achieve decisive outcomes in future military operations.
