Future conflict exercise concludes, highlighting deadlier operations against evolving threats.
A four-day tri-service military exercise simulating future conflict scenarios concluded in Jammu & Kashmir, focusing on threats in cyber, space, and cognitive domains. Conducted by the Northern Command, it involved collaboration among the Central Armed Police Forces, sister services, government agencies, and private sector entities. Northern Army Commander Lt General Pratik Sharma emphasized the necessity of niche technology and a unified national approach to safeguarding India’s territorial integrity. Western Army Commander Lt General Manoj Kumar Katiyar warned of potential attacks from Pakistan and stated that any future operation would be significantly more lethal, reflecting India’s commitment to a robust defense posture amid evolving security challenges. This exercise underscores India’s proactive stance in adapting to modern warfare dynamics.