Exercise Amogh Jwala: Army Tests Mechanised Warfare at Babina
Why in the news
The Army ran a large firepower drill in Uttar Pradesh in March 2026 to check how ready its mechanised forces are.
Key facts
- Exercise: Amogh Jwala.
- Location: Babina Field Firing Ranges, Uttar Pradesh.
- Purpose: assess mechanised warfare readiness.
- Assets seen: Apache helicopters, drones and network-centric warfare systems.
What it demonstrated
- Blending of electronic warfare, air defence and real-time communication.
- India’s move towards tech-driven modern combat.
Exam angle
- Exercise name: Amogh Jwala.
- Venue: Babina, Uttar Pradesh.
- Concept to note: network-centric warfare.