Indian Army conducts massive 'Maru Jwala' exercise in Rajasthan
The Indian Army's Southern Command recently conducted "Maru Jwala," a massive military exercise in Rajasthan's desert.
Over 12 days, the Konark Corps and Battle Axe Division teamed up with the Air Force to practice fast, coordinated strikes—basically simulating how they'd handle terrorist threats or enemy positions right near the border.
What made this drill stand out?
What made this drill stand out? Drones scouted targets and even sent evacuation alerts to nearby villages before ground troops and attack helicopters moved in.
T-90 tanks rolled ahead under air cover, while drones dropped off ammo and robotic "mule dogs" delivered first aid kits—showing off some serious tech upgrades.
Army is pushing for more self-reliance and innovation
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who led the exercise, gave a shoutout to how well everyone worked together.
He highlighted field tests of Indian-made drones, anti-drone systems, and new protection gear.
The big takeaway: the Army is pushing for more self-reliance and innovation to stay sharp in modern desert warfare.