New Delhi: The Indian Army has conducted the biggest Airborne Exercise code named “Winged Raider” in the North Eastern Theatre on January 10.
The multi dimensional exercise was preceded by a series of intense preparations involving movement of special forces and rallying up of transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force starting from January 6, the Army said.
Over 500 soldiers of Special Forces troops were parachuted from C 130 Hercules, C 17 Globemaster and Dhruv helicopters during day and night.
The newly inducted aerial platforms and equipment were validated, with clockwork precision and seamless integration between the Indian Army and Indian Air Force in difficult terrain.
The exercise was telecast live to all field formation headquarters in the Theatre.
Exercise Winged Raider demonstrated the operational readiness of our Paratroopers and Air Warriors to undertake airborne missions.
