Indian Army Conducts Strategic 'Parvat Prahaar' Exercise in Ladakh
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Army conducts 'Parvat Prahaar' military exercise in Ladakh. |
| Focus | High-altitude warfare and operations in mountainous and rugged terrains like Eastern Ladakh. |
| Duration | Over a fortnight. |
| Participants | Infantry, armoured, artillery, support units, and the Mountain Strike Corps of Northern Command. |
| Equipment Used | Tanks, K-9 Vajra artillery guns, air-defense systems, UAVs, and aviation assets. |
| Strategic Importance | Proximity to Line of Actual Control (LAC) and India-China border. |
| Context | Ongoing military standoff with China for over four years since the Galwan clash (2020). |
| Indian Deployments | Over 500 tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, and 50,000+ troops in the region. |
| Recent Developments | India and China conclude Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) meeting. |