Amid the blistering heat of the Thar, the Indian Army unleashed ‘Agni Varsha’ on February 25, a masterclass in combined arms warfare at Pokhran ranges. Southern Command’s initiative integrated T-90 main battle tanks, K-9 Vajra, Sharang, Bofors guns, rocket artillery, infantry vehicles, ALH Dhruv, AH-64 Apache helicopters, and advanced drones into one unstoppable force.
Mimicking frontline battles, the maneuver emphasized velocity: swift force positioning, high-volume fire support, and adaptive tactics against dynamic threats. Desert hardships were no match for the troops’ precision targeting, rapid response, and interoperable systems that turned simulated foes to dust.
This wasn’t isolated firepower; it was orchestrated devastation, proving the efficacy of joint operations in multi-domain scenarios. Drone tech shone, enabling surveillance, strikes, and defenses that outpaced any opposition.
Defense journalists from 25 global delegations observed the spectacle, affirming India’s stature as a defense innovator. Through ‘Agni Varsha’, the Army advances its agenda of self-reliance, tech upgrades, and battle-hardened readiness—a fiery promise of deterrence etched in the sands.