Army, Navy, and Air Force Conduct Joint Helocasting Drill at Farakka
The Indian Armed Forces recently conducted a two-day joint helocasting drill at the strategically significant Farakka Barrage in Murshidabad, demonstrating their multi-domain combat readiness. In this exercise, led by the Trishakti Corps, Special Forces from the Army and Navy executed precision low-level water insertion using an IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopter, aimed at enhancing their stealth capabilities for rapid infiltration and securing critical assets. The exercise not only showcased the flawless coordination and operational readiness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, but also emphasized the importance of tri-services integration in response to evolving geopolitical challenges in the region, particularly concerning increased Chinese activity in the Northeast and shifting dynamics with neighboring countries. Given the strategic significance of the Siliguri Corridor, the exercise underscores India’s commitment to maintaining a high level of preparedness against potential threats across land, sea, and air domains. The successful execution of this drill reaffirms India’s capability to act swiftly and decisively to safeguard its interests, thereby reinforcing national security and deterrence against adversarial actions.
