The Indian Army's Kharga Corps, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force, conducted a three-day joint exercise in Punjab under the aegis of the Army's Western Command.
This exercise aimed to enhance operational preparedness and validate the employment of attack helicopters in mechanized operations in developed areas.
Gagan Strike-II Exercise: Named "Gagan Strike-II," the exercise featured the participation of various assets, including Apache and ALH-WSI helicopters, Unarmed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and specialized units of the Indian Army.
The primary focus was to validate the use of these assets in supporting ground offensive campaigns during live-firing exercises, emphasizing the importance of coordinated operations between the Army and the Air Force.