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Exercise Siyom Prahar
It is a major field training exercise conducted by the Indian Army.
It is aimed at validating the employment of drone technology in modern tactical operations.
The exercise was held under realistic battlefield conditions and marked “a significant step in operational preparedness” by integrating unmanned aerial systems across tactical and operational depths.
The drones were employed for persistent surveillance, battlefield reconnaissance, target acquisition and precision strikes, underscoring their role in enhancing combat effectiveness.
Focus: The central focus of the exercise was the development and validation of new Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for future battlefields.
It included methods of fusing drone-derived intelligence with conventional firepower, refining joint targeting processes and ensuring rapid decision-making in dynamic combat environments.
The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar from September 8 to 10, a major field training exercise aimed at validating the employment of drone technology in modern tactical operations.
Organised under realistic battlefield conditions, the exercise marked a significant step forward in operational preparedness by integrating drones seamlessly across both tactical and operational depths.
“The scope of employment extended from persistent surveillance and battlefield reconnaissance to target acquisition and precision strike, thereby underscoring the transformative role of drones in enhancing combat effectiveness,” said defence sources.
“The central focus of the exercise was the development and validation of new Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) suited for future battlefields,” they added.
These included innovative methods for integrating drone inputs with conventional firepower, refining joint targeting processes and ensuring rapid decision-making in fluid combat scenarios.
The exercise also highlighted the importance of adaptability and synergy between traditional combat arms and emerging technological enablers.
Through Exercise Siyom Prahar, the Indian Army reaffirmed its enduring commitment to remain at the forefront of military innovation.
“By blending cutting-edge technologies such as unmanned aerial systems with proven warfighting skills, the Army continues to ensure that it is prepared to meet evolving challenges across the spectrum of conflict,” officials said.
The outcomes of the exercise provide valuable lessons for operational integration, force multipliers and future employment concepts.
Most importantly, Exercise Siyom Prahar showcased the Army’s resolve to harness technology as a decisive factor in securing operational superiority, thereby enhancing overall combat readiness and ensuring it remains future-ready and combat capable.
Significance of Exercise Siyom Prahar
The exercise highlighted the importance of adaptability and synergy between traditional combat arms and emerging technological enablers, the official added.
This exercise reflected the Indian Army’s proactive approach to adapting to modern warfare and its emphasis on future-readiness….
