Forging Strength through Synergy ! Southern Command’s Exercise ‘Akhand Prahar’ Showcases Joint Power
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, reviewed the operational preparedness of the Konark Corps during Exercise Akhand Prahar, conducted as a key component of the Tri-Services Exercise Trishul. The exercise aimed to validate the Indian Army’s capability to conduct integrated, multi-domain operations in synergy with the Indian Air Force.
The Army Commander witnessed Combined Arms manoeuvres showcasing seamless inter-service coordination, refinement of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), and the employment of next-generation battlefield technologies, including drones and counter-drone systems. The exercise also served as a real-time testbed for evaluating newly inducted platforms and indigenous innovations under field conditions.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth also reviewed the battlefield innovations of the Battle Axe Division and Konark Corps, which included indigenously produced drones, counter-drone equipment, and advanced force protection measures. These initiatives reflect the growing emphasis on Atmanirbharta (Self-reliance) and the Indian Army’s commitment to fostering innovation at the formation level.
The Army Commander commended the Konark Corps and Battle Axe Division for its innovative use of technology, adaptability, and high standards of operational readiness. Exercise Akhand Prahar reaffirms the Indian Army’s focus on the JAI mantra of Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation, underscoring Southern Command’s role in driving transformation through synergy, technology infusion, and mission-ready preparedness across the multi-domain battlespace.
