A Military Exercise to Be Conducted to Validate Offensive Capability During the Month of May 2023 

Offensive formations of Indian Army are preparing to participate in a military exercise in Western Punjab (India) in the month of May 2023. The exercise is planned to validate offensive capability of formations post rebalancing, test efficacy of latest inductions,  upgraded weapons and equipment; and also test the enhanced force ratios accrued of forces on entire Western Front as part of the Proactive Strategy.

Validation of tactical concepts of these formations on Canal Based Operations and Fighting Manoeuvre through Built up Areas designed to launch a swift punitive blow to the adversary will be the key features of the exercise.      

The exercise will put into practice the synergy between all arms and services including Indian Air Force in a semi developed terrain. It is expected to be one of the biggest exercises in the recent times and will be witnessed by the Army Commander  Western Command and other key officials.

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