Indian Army and Air Force conduct 'Vayu Prahar' exercise in Eastern Sector

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Indian Army and Air Force conduct 'Vayu Prahar' exercise in Eastern Sector

The Indian Army and Air Force conducted a 96-hour multi-domain air and land exercise named 'Vayu Prahar' in the eastern sector.

An Overview of the News

  • The exercise took place in the second week of March amid the ongoing standoff between India and China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

  • Its main objective was to draw up plans that could coordinate multi-domain operations and enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Army and Air Force in the eastern sector.

  • The exercise involved the use of various combat assets including fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopters and ground forces.

  • The Indian Army and Air Force jointly executed complex operational scenarios during the exercise, which included deployment of troops and equipment, air strikes and air-to-ground warfare operations.

  • The exercise was conducted to test the readiness and interoperability of the Indian Army and Air Force in a joint operational environment.

About Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)

  • Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) is a military strategy that involves coordination of activities in various domains such as air, land, sea, cyber and space.

  • It aims to achieve convergent results by synchronising and integrating capabilities across various branches of the military.

  • MDO emphasises the importance of information sharing, communication, and cooperation between the various branches of the military.

  • MDO involves the use of advanced technologies and systems to facilitate joint operations across various domains.

About Vayu Prahar Exercise

  • Exercise Vayu Prahar is a joint military exercise conducted by the Indian Army and Air Force and aims to enhance coordination and rehearsal between various agencies for rapid mobilisation, transport and deployment of forces.

  • Its scope is to test the readiness and interoperability of the Indian Armed Forces in a joint operational environment, to prepare them to respond effectively to any potential threat or security challenge in the region.

About Advance Landing Grounds (ALGs)

  • Advance Landing Grounds (ALGs) in India are military airstrips primarily used by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army for tactical or logistical purposes.

  • They are located in remote and high altitude areas near the borders with China and Pakistan.

  • ALGs are simple, single runway strips used for safe landing and take-off points for military aircraft.

  • The Rapid Action Force (RAF) is responsible for undertaking contingency operations in these high altitude areas.

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