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Combined Arms

 

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Special Forces

Marine Commandos (MARCOS)

Building on ongoing joint services training, ANC forces along with troops inducted from formations across the country carried out relentless combat workups, sharpening decisive multi-domain strike capability across sea land and air. From hard beach insertions to airborne assaults and precision fires, training was focused towards speed dominance and joint mission execution.

 

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Infantry

Commander - Northern Command, visited Jhangar Battalion on successful conduct of OP BALLIYAN wherein the alert troops successfully eliminated the infiltration attempt.

Under the aegis of Eastern Command, Trishakti Corps conducted a high-altitude training exercise in areas above 17,000 feet.

120mm MORTAR

Dao Gunners under Spear Corps along with ITBP conducted Exercise Dao Prahar at Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh on 19 and 20 March 2026, employing heavy calibre weapons and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems, enhancing operational synergy and combat readiness.

RAJAK ULR-25

High in the unforgiving Garhwal heights, the Seekers of Ibex Brigade are sharpening the edge of India’s vigilance.

 

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Regiment of Artillery

M777A3

130mm M46

Gunners of Bogra Brigade sharpened their combat prowess amidst Rajasthan's vast sandy arenas through focussed training, intensive field firing & refinement of Tactics-Techniques-Procedures (TTPs).

BM-21 GRAD

Konark Gunners honed battle-hardened skills through rigorous training across vast sands of Rajasthan. Culminating in a thunderous Firepower Exercise – Rocketeers of Konark Corps displayed operational preparedness to pulverise any target with precision & decisive effectiveness.

 

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Tri Service

Mi-17V5

Troops of the Gandiv Division, under the aegis of Chetak Corps, successfully conducted Exercise Yojna in collaboration with the Indian Air Force.

 

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Air Defence Corps

General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, witnessed the Integrated Air Defence Firepower at Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur. The exercise showcased seamless synergy of multifarious Air Defence weapon systems operating in a networked environment, effectively validating the detection-to-engagement cycle against new-age hybrid aerial threats.

Under the aegis of Eastern Command, Brahmastra Corps conducted annual Army Air Defence firing, showcasing exceptional precision and lethality against a wide spectrum of aerial threats in a saturated attack environment.

 

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Navy

INS Trikand, frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Maputo, Mozambique on 26 Mar 26 during her operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.

INS Trikand took part in the first tri-services edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026.

Chetak

Reinforcing regional maritime cooperation, the Harbour Training Phase of IOS SAGAR 26 concluded at SNC, Kochi.

INS Nilgiri arrived in Sydney Harbour on 21 Mar 26, for Australian Navy IFR 2026.

Indian Navy in the Pacific Exercise Kakadu 2026 Australia. INS Nilgiri on her overseas deployment to the Western Pacific during the Sea Phase I of Exercise Kakadu 2026 - Strengthening naval interoperability, cooperation and maritime understanding amongst participating navies.

Chetak

HERON UAV

On 26 March 2009, the naval air station INS Parundu was commissioned.

Dornier Do-228

Since 24 March 2009, INAS 311 has remained the sharp eyes of the fleet-defined by accuracy, dependability and an unyielding sense of duty. From patrols to mission-critical surveillance, the squadron consistently delivers with unmatched professionalism and operational capability in line with their moto - "Determined and Vigilant"

INS Vikramaditya

MIG-29K

Chetak

 

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Combined Arms

Coast Guard & NSG

Indian Coast Guard District HQ (Maharashtra) conducted Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach off the Maharashtra coast, a high tempo, multi agency drill featuring coastal assault simulations, fort capture scenarios, and a mock hijacking of a merchant vessel off Mumbai.

Army, Navy & Air Force

INS Trikand took part in the first tri-services edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026 alongside the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Seychelles Defence Forces, featuring VBSS training, joint boarding drills by MARCOS, and troop disembarkation at Praslin Island.

Army & Air Force

CH-47F (I) Chinook

Kharga Sappers and Indian Air Force successfully validated rapid air movement and deployment of an Assault Bridge during a joint Exercise, showcasing Joint planning, seamless coordination, enhanced battlefield mobility and operational synergy, reinforcing joint war-fighting capability.

Army & ITBP

Enhancing interoperability & Combat preparedness, troops of Shaurya Commando Platoon ITBP underwent intensive training with Fire And Fury Corps in New Generation Weapons, Mountaineering skills, Drone Operations & Unarmed Combat.

At the edge of the Himalayas in Dharchula, the Sentinels of Panchshul Brigade and the warriors of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police trained like one force with one purpose — to dominate the heights and defend India’s borders at any cost.

Army & Air Force

Infantry Troops of Panther Division train for Special Heliborne Operations with Air Force to further refine battle drills for a rapid response.

 

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Coast Guard

Indian Coast Guard conducted a Regional Search and Rescue Exercise Re SAREX off Porbandar on 25 Mar 26, aimed at enhancing coordination, response capability and operational readiness among maritime stakeholders.

 

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Infantry

AK-203, NEGEV NG-7 & TACTIX MOD on PM MD 90

ARMADO LSV

GOC-in-C Central Command, visited forward locations in the Garhwal region, reaffirming focus on operational readiness along the high-altitude frontier.

RZR ATV

Armoured Ambulance CBRN Drill

High Altitude Warfare School

 

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Drone Warfare

In a decisive stride towards future warfare, Surya Command successfully conducted Exercise VAYU PRAHAR in the high-altitude terrain of Himachal Pradesh, redefining dominance in Drone & Counter-UAS operations.

Ex SURAKSHA 2025–27 culminated successfully at Birpur, Dehradun, showcasing seamless synergy and operational excellence among Golden Key Sappers, Sabse Aage Brigade and multiple national stakeholders under Golden Key Division.

AT-15

Spear Gunners under Spear Corps conducted a week-long Exercise Poorvi Garjan in Arunachal Pradesh, seamlessly integrating aviation assets, RPAS, Counter-UAS and indigenously developed New Generation Equipment.

GOC Spear Corps, reviewed the operational preparedness of Spearhead Gunners at Sigar, Arunachal Pradesh and visited Droneshala, the Language School and the Fixed Wing Drone Integrated Repair Lab.

GOC Konark Corps, visited Alwar Military Station & reviewed the Operational Preparedness of Battle Axe Division.

 

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Special Forces

AFSOD

ANC concludes Joint Services Workup Camp with troops from formations across the country. Sustained day & night training including Combat Firing, Combat Diving, CFF, SHBO drills, beach assault and anti-hijacking exercises with integrated air assets demonstrated robust jointmanship across land, sea and air domains.

Marine Commandos (MARCOS)

Since 24 March 2009, INAS 350 has stood as the Indian Navy’s elite Special Operations squadron-embodying courage, precision, and relentless commitment. From the enduring legacy of the UH-3H to the induction of the iconic Sea King Mk 42C in 2024, the ‘Saaras’ continue to dominate the skies with unwavering excellence inline with their moto - "Fury from the Sky"

 

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Regiment of Artillery

FH-77 Bofors

Spear Gunners under Spear Corps conducted a week-long Exercise Poorvi Garjan in Arunachal Pradesh.

 

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Air Force

Mirage 2000

Hawk MK-132

Chandigarh Sky Dazzles with ‘SURYAKIRAN AEROBATIC DISPLAY’ at Sukhna Lake

CH-47F(I) Chinook

 

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Navy

INS Trikand concludes port call at Maputo, Mozambique

Dunagiri, the fifth ship of P17A - Nilgiri class stealth frigates and second of the class built by GRSE, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Mar 26 at Kolkata.

INS Aditya, the quintessential Fleet Support Ship of Sword Arm celebrates 26 years of glorious service to the nation.

INS Sunayna

On successful completion of the Harbour Training Phase, Indian Ocean Ship Sagar departed Kochi on her passage to Mumbai.

 

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Combined Arms

Exercise DWEEP SHAKTI - a high-intensity Tri-Service exercise validating integrated capability for rapid response along the coastal and island defence operations was conducted from 24 to 28 March 2026.

 

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Special Forces

Marine Commandos (MARCOS)

The crew of IOS SAGAR26 demonstrated seamless integration and spirited teamwork during a spectacular ‘Day at Sea’ for international delegates of IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 26.

Paratroopers

Shatrujeet Brigade carried out high-intensity Special Heliborne Operations training, reaffirming its edge in rapid response and offensive capability.

PARA SF

In a high-tempo tri-services exercise at the Nicobar Islands, Shatrujeet Brigade executed precision Combat Free Fall insertions and heavy-load drops to rapidly build combat power deep in the objective area.

 

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Coast Guard

Indian Coast Guard ship ICGS Rajdoot was inducted into ANC at Sri Vijaya Puram on 01 Apr 26.

 

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Infantry

Armado with 81mm Alakran Mortar System

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 — 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Deployed at over 16,000 ft above mean sea level, this indigenously engineered monorail transport system stands as a first-of-its-kind — now officially recognised by the Asia Book of Records & the India Book of Records.

 

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Corps of Engineers

During Ex Jal Tarang 2026, the legendary BEG & Centre turned training grounds into a living laboratory of combat innovation.