Army showcases firepower at ‘Agni Varsha’ in Pokhran
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The Indian Army conducted 'Exercise Agni Varsha' at Pokhran Field Firing Range to showcase operational preparedness and modern battlefield technologies to foreign defence journalists.
Background
The exercise took place on February 24, 2026, at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. It featured integrated fire and manoeuvre drills involving unmanned aerial systems and networked surveillance assets.
Facts for Prelims
- PlacePokhran Field Firing Range is located in Rajasthan
- S&TExercise Agni Varsha featured unmanned aerial systems and networked surveillance assets
- FactForeign defence journalists from 25 countries witnessed the drills
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of showcasing indigenous and networked battlefield technologies in enhancing India's strategic deterrence in the desert sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological parity: Integration of unmanned systems to counter asymmetric threats
- Strategic signaling: Use of large-scale drills to project operational readiness to global observers
Keywords: operational preparedness · networked surveillance · strategic deterrence · asymmetric warfare · desert warfare
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