New Delhi: In a powerful demonstration of India’s military readiness and technological advancement, the Indian Army conducted an integrated field training exercise titled ‘Teesta Prahar’ at the Teesta Field Firing Range. The exercise highlighted joint operations across multiple units, including infantry, armoured corps, artillery, engineers, and special forces, with the aim of testing new battlefield technologies and tactical coordination in riverine terrain.
A video released by Defence PRO captured the high-intensity manoeuvres and showcased the coordination between combat and support arms. The Indian Army shared the visuals on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Exercise #TeestaPrahar at Teesta Field Firing Range showcased synergy across Infantry, Artillery, Armoured, Mechanised Infantry, Special Forces, Aviation, Engineers & Signals. Validated: jointness, tech-enabled warfare, rapid mobility & all-terrain operations.”
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What Does the Exercise Entail?
The exercise focused on integrating advanced weaponry and equipment recently acquired under the Army's modernisation drive. Key operations included rapid mobility drills, tactical simulations, and inter-unit coordination in diverse and difficult weather and terrain conditions.
According to officials, the drill reaffirmed the Army’s ability to conduct real-time responses during evolving combat scenarios, with emphasis on tech-enabled warfare and seamless battlefield communications.
DRDO Unveils Indigenous Desalination Breakthrough
Separately, in a boost to indigenous defence innovation, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) announced the development of a nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for high-pressure seawater desalination. Created by the Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur, the technology is being tested on an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrolling Vessel (OPV).
The Ministry of Defence stated that the membrane addresses challenges like chloride ion exposure and was developed in just eight months. Preliminary performance assessments were successful, and full operational clearance will follow 500 hours of testing. The innovation is set to aid the ICG and coastal desalination efforts under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
