The Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army recently conducted the highly anticipated exerciseSudarshan Shakti 2023along the western borders in Rajasthan and Punjab. The exercise aimed to transform the forces into a modern, lean, and agile fighting combination capable of leveraging new-age technologies. With a focus on operational planning in a network-centric environment, this exercise validated the Indian Armys combat power, combat support, and logistic support capabilities.

Modernizing the Forces for Future Challenges The primary objective of Sudarshan Shakti Exercise 2023 was to initiate the transformation of the Indian Army by embracing new technologies and adopting innovative strategies. The exercise sought to enhance the forces capabilities to effectively counter emerging threats and perform at a high tempo during operations. By integrating force multipliers, special forces, and Niche technologies such as drones, tethered drones, and loiter ammunition, the exercise aimed to create a synergistic application of combat power.