Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 – Indian Army in Arunachal Pradesh

Context

• Conducted in Kameng region, Arunachal Pradesh (a sensitive sector near the LAC with China).

• Objective: To test combat readiness in extreme Himalayan conditions and validate next-gen warfare strategies.

Key Features

1. High-Altitude Warfare:

   • Manoeuvres in rugged Himalayan terrain, simulating real battlefield conditions.

2. Next-Generation Capabilities:

   • Drone surveillance & real-time target acquisition.

   • Precision strikes and synchronised battlefield tactics.

   • Air-littoral operations (integration of air and land domains).

3. ASHNI Platoons – First Operational Debut:

   • Newly raised units designed to integrate advanced technology with traditional combat skills.

   • Aim: Provide decisive battlefield advantage in multi-domain operations.

4. Indigenous Defence Industry Participation:

   • Exercise showcased Indian-made platforms and systems.

   • Reflects Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence innovation.

5. Validation of Combat Effectiveness:

   • Reinforced Army’s ability to adapt to harsh terrain.

   • Demonstrated shift towards emerging technologies in warfare.

Significance

• Strategic: Enhances preparedness along the China border in Arunachal Pradesh, a region of recurring tension.

• Operational: Validates India’s capability for multi-domain warfare (land, air, cyber, space, electronic).

• Technological: Strengthens the role of indigenous defence tech in modernising the Army.