
New Delhi: The Indian Armed Forces have successfully concluded Exercise Devil Strike, a high-intensity joint exercise held from January 16 - 19.
This collaborative endeavour between the Indian Army's elite airborne troops and the Indian Air Force showcased seamless integration, operational excellence, and readiness to operate in the most challenging environments.
Conducted across Training Areas and Firing Ranges, the exercise focused on validating complex airborne operations, including precision insertion of troops and equipment into hostile terrains.
It also tested and refined logistic sustenance strategies, ensuring troops remained operationally effective under extreme conditions.
Lieutenant General Zubin A Minwala, GOC 33 Corps who observed the exercise commended the participating units’ professionalism and adaptability.
Speaking about the exercise, he remarked, “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.”
A defence spokesperson said, the exercise has significantly enhanced joint operational capabilities, reaffirming the Indian Armed Forces’ preparedness to safeguard national interests and respond effectively to any emerging threat.
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