Sapta Shakti Command of Indian Army conducted Exercise ‘Sudarshan Shakti 2023’ along the Western borders in Rajasthan and Punjab from 22 to 25 May 2023.
Exercise ‘Sudarshan Shakti 2023’, was designed to validate operational plans in a network-centric environment.
The elements of combat power, combat support and logistic support were exercised in a synergised application under all domains of enemy threat including Grey Zone Warfare as part of high tempo operations.
Integrated use of force multipliers like special forces and deployment of niche technologies covering drones, tethered drones, loiter ammunition as well as key aspects of electronic warfare, thus making it a unique event in its scope and objectives.
The movement and application of large forces earmarked from outside the theatre was also validated. Exemplary training standards and high morale was displayed by the participating troops despite soaring temperatures.
This exercise also facilitated in meeting the stated objectives of Five Pillars of Transformation enunciated by COAS, General Manoj Pande in Jan 2023.
Defense Spokesperson Col. Amitabh Sharma "Despite soaring temperatures, exemplary training standards and high morale were displayed by the participating troops."
The exercise was witnessed by Lt Gen BS Raju, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command and Air Marshal PM Sinha, Air Officer Commandingin-Chief, Western Air Command.
