Bharat Shakti: India's Largest Tri-Service Exercise at Pokhran
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Bharat-Shakti |
| Type of Exercise | Tri-Service Exercise (Army, Navy, Air Force) |
| Location | Asia's largest field firing range, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan |
| Date | March 12, 2024 |
| Special Attendee | Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Likely visit to Pokhran) |
| Objective | Showcasing combined capabilities and firepower of Indian Armed Forces |
| Focus | Indigenous weapon systems and platforms developed in India |
| Key Participants | Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan and top officers of the three forces |
| Major Indigenous Equipment | - Tejas fighter plane - K-9 artillery gun - Indigenous drones - Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers - Short-range missiles |
| Testing Areas | - Indigenous communication and network systems - Joint operations of all three forces |
| Indigenization Status | - Indian Army: 100% indigenous - Indian Navy and Air Force: Emphasis on indigenization |
| Government's Goal | Achieve self-reliance in defense through indigenous technology in submarine construction and aircraft engine manufacturing |