‘हर काम देश केनाम’ INDIAN ARMY CONDUCTS GAGAN STRIKE IN PUNJAB

‘हर काम देश केनाम’ INDIAN ARMY CONDUCTS GAGAN STRIKE IN PUNJAB
 Chandigarh: 09 Sep 2022
Showcasing might and prowess of the Indian Armed Forces, Kharga Corps conducted 
GAGAN STRIKE which was a joint exercise between Indian Army and Indian Airforce. The 
exercise was conducted over a period of four days. The exercise validated the Apache 64E 
and Advanced Light Helicopter WSI as potent weapon delivery platforms. The force multiplier 
effect of combining these machines with ground operations has enhanced the combat 
superiority of our forces. 
The exercise comprised of attack helicopters being employed as the aerial arm of 
manoeuver in support of ground forces carrying out drills practicing annihilation of enemy 
defences, deep penetration and thereby creating a criticality for the adversary. The exercise 
also showcased precision firepower by Attack Helicopters in coordination with ground forces 
mechanised columns, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding, Khagra Corps 
spearheaded this exercise. 
The Joint Exercise was witnessed by Lt Gen Nav K Khanduri, General Officer 
Commanding in Chief, Western Command, who exhorted our combat forces to continue to 
evolve such concepts and remain prepared to counter any contingency on our Western 
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Chandigarh