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The Army will carry out major exercise in deserts of Rajasthan in May to test the battle readiness of its troops in a fast-changing battle scenario and induction of new technology, including network-centric operations and warfare.
Defence Minister AK Antony is also likely to visit forward areas in Rajasthan in early May to take stock of operational preparedness of the troops. He will also be briefed about the current security scenario in that sector, sources said here on Tuesday.
As regards the desert exercise, they said it will be conducted in a simulated conventional war scenario by the Western Command and all elements of the Army, including armour, tanks, infantry and artillery will take part in the manoeuvres.
The Army war fighting doctrine will be also be tested during the exercise and results of the exercise will be form part of the constant review to modify the doctrine to keep pace with fast changing tactics and strategies, they said.
Defence Minister AK Antony is also likely to visit forward areas in Rajasthan in early May to take stock of operational preparedness of the troops. He will also be briefed about the current security scenario in that sector, sources said here on Tuesday.
As regards the desert exercise, they said it will be conducted in a simulated conventional war scenario by the Western Command and all elements of the Army, including armour, tanks, infantry and artillery will take part in the manoeuvres.
The Army war fighting doctrine will be also be tested during the exercise and results of the exercise will be form part of the constant review to modify the doctrine to keep pace with fast changing tactics and strategies, they said.
