Poorvi Prahar 2024: India's Tri-Service Military in Action

The Indian-China military exercise 'Poorvi Prahar' launching November 10-18, 2024, will focus on mountainous terrain from Assam airfields to Arunachal Pradesh. The exercise follows recent disengagement between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.

Exercise Overview & Timing

Major tri-services military exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’ launching November 10-18, 2024
10-day comprehensive exercise along India-China border
Focuses on mountainous terrain from Assam airfields to Arunachal Pradesh
Follows recent disengagement between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh
Coincides with Defence Minister's planned Diwali visit to Tawang sector

Military Assets & Technology Deployment

Indian Army's contribution:

- Artillery guns and Light Combat Helicopters (LCH)
- M-777 Ultra-Light Howitzer artillery systems
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
- Infantry troops and Special Forces

Air Force deployment:

- Su-30 MKI and Rafale fighters
- C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft
- Multiple helicopter variants
- Activation of bases in Kolkata, Hashimara, Paanagarh, and Kalaikunda

Naval participation:

- Elite MARCOS commandos
- P-8I Poseidon long-range patrol aircraft (first-time deployment)

Advanced surveillance technology:

- Swarm Drones
- First Person View (FPV) Drones
- Loiter munitions
- AI-driven analytics
- Satellite communication systems

Strategic Significance & Objectives

Primary aims:

- Test tri-service synergy and combat readiness
- Enhance operational preparedness in eastern sector
- Improve inter-service coordination
- Strengthen defense posture along LAC (Line of Actual Control)

Operational focus:

- Joint operations in mountainous terrain
- Rapid deployment capabilities
- Common Operating Picture development
- Integration of advanced technologies

Diplomatic context:

- Ongoing negotiations with China for troop de-escalation
- Discussion about restoring patrolling rights in Yangtse region
- Part of dual approach: dialogue while maintaining military preparedness

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