Lieutenant General Abhijeet S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding of the Dimapur-based Spear Corps, observed “Exercise Drone Prahar”—a high-level military drill focused on integrating drone technology into army operations on July 25.
In a press statement, PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland, and Southern Arunachal Pradesh informed that the exercise held under realistic battlefield conditions, the exercise demonstrated the use of drones for surveillance, intelligence gathering, real-time coordination, and precision targeting. It aimed to enhance command capabilities and improve battlefield awareness for tactical leaders.
Key aspects of the drill included testing secure communication systems, coordination across various army units, and managing airspace safety.
The Indian Army, aiming to build a tech-driven force, continues to adopt advanced technologies to tackle future challenges. Drone Prahar stands as a major milestone towards greater innovation, flexibility, and readiness on the modern battlefield.
Lt Gen Pendharkar reviews ‘Exercise Drone Prahar’
DIMAPUR
