GOC-in-C southern command reviews operational readiness of army unit

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday reviewed the operational preparedness of the Konark Corps during the war game “Akhand Prahar,” conducted as a key component of the Tri-Services exercise Trishul.

The exercise is aimed to validate the Army’s capability to conduct integrated, multi-domain operations in synergy with the Indian Air Force.

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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 were witnessed by the senior army officer.

The war game also served as a real-time testing ground for evaluating newly inducted platforms and indigenous innovations under field conditions.

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 self-reliance and the Indian Army’s commitment to fostering innovation at the formation level.

The Army commander commended the divisions for the high standards of operational readiness, innovative use of technology, and adaptability.

The war game reaffirms the 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 battle space.