JOINT ARMY – AIRFORCE INTRA-THEATRE AIR MOBILITY OPERATIONS REHEARSED IN EASTERN COMMAND
• In the second week of March 2023, the Indian Army and the Air force jointly conducted a Multi Domain Air-Land Exercise Vayu Prahar in the Eastern Theatre to validate joint plans to prosecute synergised multiple domain operations. Multi-Domain operations aim to orchestrate military activities across all domains to deliver converging effects.
• The scope of the joint exercise included rapid mobilisation of an earmarked Rapid Reaction Force from the hinterland to undertake air-landed operations in a nominated Advanced Landing Ground. The air landed force further executes contingency tasks as per a realistic exercise scenario in challenging high-altitude terrain conditions.
• The conduct of Exercise Vayu Prahar enabled coordination and rehearsal amongst various agencies for quick mobilisation, transportation, and deployment of forces within a theatre that can be executed across theatres. The exercise validated and refined procedures quintessential for synergised joint operations. Army Formations, Special Forces along with Indian Air Force participated in the 96-hour exercise in the Eastern Theatre.
