Indian Army carries out military exercise in North Bengal

Updated: Jan 31 2023 9:00PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) The Indian Army carried out an 11-day military exercise in North Bengal that involved almost all key weapons and units of the force, people familiar with the drills said on Tuesday.

The Indian Air Force and several units of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) were also part of the 'Trishakti Prahar' exercise that took place from January 21 to 31.

The people said the exercise showcased joint application of various ground and aerial assets including latest generation fighter aircraft, helicopters, tanks, infantry combat vehicles, medium and field artillery guns, infantry mortars and various new generation infantry weapons and equipment in a networked environment.

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