PM Modi to witness tri-service exercise 'Bharat Shakti' in Pokhran on Tuesday
Bharat Shakti', a synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities in the form of a tri-services live fire and manoeuvre exercise, in Rajasthan's Pokhran on March 12. Modi will also visit Gujarat on Tuesday to launch multiple development projects, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement on Sunday.
The 'Bharat Shakti' will have on display an array of indigenous weapon systems and platforms as a demonstration of the prowess of the country, premised on the nation's self-reliance initiative, the statement said.
The exercise will simulate realistic, synergised, multi-domain operations displaying integrated operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces to counter threats across land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains, it added.
Key equipment and weapons systems participating in the exercise include T-90 (IM) tanks, Dhanush and Sarang gun systems, Akash weapons system, logistics drones, robotic mules, advanced light helicopter and an array of unmanned aerial vehicles, among others from the Army.
The Navy will be showcasing anti-ship missiles, autonomous cargo carrying aerial vehicles, and expendable aerial targets, highlighting maritime strength and technological sophistication.
The Air Force will be deploying the indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas, light utility helicopters, and advanced light helicopters, demonstrating air superiority and versatility in air operations, the PMO said.
In a clear indication of India's readiness to confront and overcome contemporary and
