Snipers taking part in Exercise Vayu Prahar. (Photo: Indian Army)
New Delhi: Indian Army and the Indian Air force jointly conducted a multidomain air-land exercise “Vayu Prahar” in the eastern theatre. The aim of the joint exercise was to validate joint plans to prosecute synergized operations in multiple domains.
Multidomain operations aim to orchestrate military activities across all domains to deliver converging effects.
The scope of the joint exercise included rapid mobilization of an earmarked rapid reaction force from the hinterland to undertake air-landed operations in a nominated advance landing ground. The air-landed force further executes contingency tasks as per a realistic exercise scenario in challenging high-altitude terrain conditions.
The conduct of Exercise Vayu Prahar enabled coordination and rehearsal among various agencies for quick mobilization, transportation and deployment of forces within a theatre which can be executed across theatres.
The exercise validated and refined procedures quintessential for synergised joint operations. Army formations, special forces along with the Air Force participated in the 96-hour exercise in the eastern theatre.
