Indian Army stages ‘Amogh Fury’ war drill in Rajasthan desert
Exercise reflects New Delhi’s jingoism amid regional tensions
Islamabad: In a show of jingoism, the Indian Army has conducted a high-intensity firepower exercise, codenamed Amogh Fury, at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, showcasing its combat platforms and warfighting doctrines.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the exercise, held under the South-Western Command, was aimed at validating operational capability in what the Army termed a “multi-domain battlefield environment.” Analysts say the move reflects India’s growing jingoism, especially in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan earlier this year.
An Indian Army spokesperson said the drill involved insertion of troops, offensive ground actions and the integration of multiple combat arms and services in coordinated manoeuvres. Battle tanks, infantry combat vehicles, attack helicopters, long-range artillery and drones were all deployed during the war games.
Reports said the exercise also tested new technologies, including network-centric communication, command and control architecture, real-time surveillance and targeting systems. The Army claimed the aim was to strengthen “jointmanship, operational readiness and technological integration” for future conflicts.
Observers note that such large-scale military exercises underscore India’s aggressive posture and war-preparedness at a time when the international community has been urging restraint in South Asia and dialogue for peace, particularly on the long-standing Kashmir dispute.
