Indian Army conducts drone integration drill in tactical ops during Exercise Siyom Prahar | All you need to know

Exercise Siyom Praharwas held from September 8 to 10. (Image: X)

The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar, a major field training exercise aimed at validating the employment of drone technology in modern tactical operations.

The exercise was held from September 8 to 10. It was conducted under realistic battlefield conditions and represented a significant advancement in operational preparedness by effectively integrating drones across both tactical and operational dimensions, ANI reported.

This development highlights the transformative role of unmanned aerial vehicles in enhancing combat effectiveness. The central focus of the exercise was the development and validation of new Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) suited for future battlefields.

All about Exercise Siyom Prahar

The exercise highlighted the importance of adaptability and synergy between traditional combat arms and emerging technological enablers. The three-day field training drill tested unmanned aerial systems for surveillance, targeting and precision strikes.

The central focus of the exercise was the development and validation of new tactics, techniques and procedures for future battlefields.

These included methods of fusing drone-derived intelligence with conventional firepower, refining joint targeting processes and ensuring rapid decision-making in dynamic combat environments.

By blending cutting-edge technologies such as unmanned aerial systems with proven warfighting skills, the Army is ensuring that it is prepared to meet evolving challenges across the spectrum of conflict.

The outcomes of the exercise provided lessons for operational integration, force multipliers and future employment concepts, as stated in the release, ANI reported.

(With inputs from ANI)