Attack Helicopters Integrated with Mechanised Forces for First Time in Army’s Exercise AMOGH JWALA

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In a major demonstration of the Indian Army’s evolving battlefield doctrine, the Southern Command successfully conducted Exercise AMOGH JWALA from March 6 to 18, 2026, at the Babina Field Firing Ranges, validating technology-driven mechanised warfare capabilities in a complex multi-domain operational environment.

The exercise marked a significant milestone with the first-time validation of Attack Helicopters operating in integrated synergy with mechanised forces, underscoring the Army’s growing focus on joint, technology-enabled combat operations and future battlefield preparedness.

Conducted under the aegis of the Southern Command, the large-scale field exercise was aimed at testing and refining the Indian Army’s ability to operate seamlessly across land, air, cyber, space, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), and electronic warfare (EW) domains.

The culmination of the exercise was witnessed by Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, who complimented the participating troops for their professionalism, operational excellence and battle readiness.

Lt Gen Seth emphasized that technology absorption, jointness and the seamless integration of land, air, cyber, space, ISR and EW capabilities are fundamental to building an agile, adaptable and combat-ready force capable of dominating the evolving battlespace across the full spectrum of multi-domain operations.

A key highlight of the exercise was the integrated employment of mechanised forces with Attack Helicopters, Fighter Aircraft, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), counter-drone systems and network-enabled battlefield platforms, all functioning under a robust command and control architecture.

Military observers are likely to view the successful integration of Attack Helicopters with mechanised forces as one of the most strategically significant outcomes of the exercise. The development points to a clear doctrinal shift toward closer air-land battle integration, where rotary-wing strike platforms can operate in tandem with armoured formations to deliver greater speed, precision and lethality in combat.

Exercise AMOGH JWALA featured high-tempo mechanised operations with synchronised fire and manoeuvre, supported by real-time drone-enabled surveillance and target acquisition, precision engagement, and the seamless integration of advanced battlefield technologies.

The exercise also validated new operational concepts, force structures, procedures and protocols relevant to modern warfare. Advanced surveillance systems, secure communication networks and precision firepower enhanced battlefield transparency and enabled faster, real-time decision-making in a dynamic combat environment.

The drills further demonstrated integrated air-land manoeuvres, battlefield airspace management for UAS and counter-UAS operations, as well as reorganized force structures incorporating emerging technologies.

Officials said the exercise highlighted the effective fusion of Electronic Warfare (EW), Air Defence (AD), night-fighting capabilities, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets, reflecting the Indian Army’s growing combat edge as a networked and future-ready force.

Exercise AMOGH JWALA is being seen as a significant step in the Indian Army’s transition toward fully integrated, multi-domain warfighting capability, with a strong emphasis on jointness, rapid battlefield awareness, precision engagement and seamless command responsiveness.

With the successful validation of Attack Helicopters alongside mechanised forces for the first time, the exercise has emerged as a notable marker in the Army’s effort to shape a more agile, adaptive and technologically empowered force for the future battlefield.

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