Published: 23 February 2026ANI / ETV BharatGovernance
Exercise Agni Varsha 2026: Indian Army Demonstrates Integrated Combat Power at Pokhran, Rajasthan
Troops of the Southern Command conducted Exercise Agni Varsha at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on February 24, 2026, demonstrating operational readiness and integrated combat capabilities in the desert sector. The exercise validated offensive operations, synchronised manoeuvre and precision firepower under near-battlefield conditions.
Military assets deployed included T-90 tanks, K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers, Bofors artillery, AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, ALH Weapon System Integrated helicopters, and surveillance and strike drones. Extensive use was made of counter-drone technology and network-based surveillance. Foreign defence journalists from 25 countries witnessed the exercise.
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Frequently asked questions
What is **Exercise Agni Varsha 2026** held at **Pokhran, Rajasthan**?
**Exercise Agni Varsha 2026** was a large-scale **Indian Army integrated combat exercise** at **Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan**, demonstrating combined arms warfare with tanks, artillery, air support, and infantry.
What was demonstrated in **Exercise Agni Varsha 2026**?
**Exercise Agni Varsha 2026** demonstrated **integrated combat power** — coordinated use of armour, mechanised infantry, artillery, close air support, drones, and special forces in a combined arms battle scenario.
Why is **Pokhran** used for **Indian Army combat exercises**?
**Pokhran** in Rajasthan has India's largest **field firing ranges (FFR)** and is ideal for large-scale armour and artillery exercises due to its vast desert terrain, historical nuclear test sites, and minimal civilian presence.
What is the significance of **integrated combat power** demonstrated in **Agni Varsha**?
**Integrated combat power** combines multiple combat arms (armour, artillery, air, special forces) in joint operations; **Exercise Agni Varsha** validates **Indian Army's** ability to execute such combined arms warfare in desert terrain.
How does **Exercise Agni Varsha** prepare India for **western front threats**?
**Agni Varsha's** desert terrain exercises specifically prepare **Indian Army forces** for potential conflict along the **India-Pakistan western front**, validating tactics, logistics, and joint capabilities in arid conditions.
