Chakravyuh-II: The Indian Army is holding a major military training exercise to validate battle readiness and operational effectiveness of the Pivot Formation and Rapid Division, in Rajasthan's Suratgarh. The exercise has been conceptualized by the Pivot Corps and involves rapid mobilization and execution of plans in sync with Air Force. It is a follow up to 'Exercise Shatrujeet' by the Strike Corps (Strike One) in April 2016. Here's what the exercise aims to do: (Image: MoD) -
During the exercise, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communication systems will be put to test in a network-centric battlefield environment. (Image: MoD)
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Improved mobility, inventory management techniques and the extensive use of information technology, so as to ensure that logistics keep pace with the fast paced operational environment, is also being validated during the exercise. (Image: MoD)
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The exercise, envisages mechanised maneuvers in the entire spectra of new generation weapons, platforms & systems employed in areas where rapid development and urbanisation along the border is predominant. (Image: MoD)
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"It has provided an opportunity to all commanders in planning and conduct of large scale operations an integrated theatre environment along with Air Force including fighter ground attack aircrafts, attack helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted vehicles and communication helicopters," Defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Ojha said. (Image: MoD)
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Consequently, troop insertion by air was also integrated into the exercise using the Special Forces and other Heliborne troops. (Image: MoD)
