Exercise Agni Varsha: Army Firepower Drill in Pokhran
Why in the news
The Army staged a field drill at Pokhran to see how its fighting arms operate together.
Key facts
- Drill: Agni Varsha, by the Indian Army, in Pokhran, Rajasthan.
- Tested: integrated firepower, mechanised warfare, network-centric operations.
- Participating assets: tanks, artillery, drones, helicopters and surveillance systems.
- Highlight: indigenisation and multi-domain combat readiness.
Exam angle
- Pair the exercise name with Pokhran, Rajasthan.
- Conducted by the Army, unlike an Air Force exercise such as Vayu Shakti.
- Showcased: indigenisation and multi-domain readiness.
- Keywords: integrated firepower, network-centric, multi-domain.