The Indian Armed Forces successfully concluded a high-intensity joint operation conducted from January 16 to 19. This ambitious exercise, Devil Strike, involving the Army’s elite airborne troops and the Air Force, demonstrated seamless integration, advanced capabilities, and readiness to operate in the most challenging environments.
Held across strategic training areas and firing ranges, the exercise focused on validating complex operational scenarios, including precision insertion of troops and equipment into hostile terrains. The exercise also tested logistic sustenance strategies to ensure operational effectiveness under extreme conditions.
A key highlight of the exercise was the deployment of state-of-the-art equipment and advanced technologies, which enabled precise and efficient delivery of forces to remote and challenging locations.
The synchronised airborne drills showcased exceptional coordination between the Army and Air Force, reflecting their ability to operate as a cohesive unit. Additionally, the exercise incorporated realistic mission scenarios, which helped refine the armed forces’ operational readiness and response mechanisms.
Lieutenant General Zubin A Minwala, AVSM, YSM, GOC 33 Corps, who observed the exercise, commended the participating units’ professionalism and adaptability. He said, “Exercise Devil Strike has once again demonstrated our Armed Forces’ ability to adapt, innovate, and operate as a cohesive unit in diverse operational scenarios. It reflects our commitment to maintaining readiness for future challenges.”
The successful execution of Exercise Devil Strike has significantly enhanced the joint operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. It reaffirms their preparedness to safeguard national interests and effectively respond to emerging threats.
This exercise serves as another milestone in the armed forces’ ongoing efforts to maintain operational excellence and ensure the nation’s security.