Babina, March 18: In a major demonstration of the Indian Army’s evolving battlefield doctrine and technology-driven combat readiness, the Southern Command successfully conducted Exercise AMOGH JWALA from March 6 to 18, 2026, at the Babina Field Firing Ranges, validating new-age mechanised warfare capabilities in a multi-domain operational environment.
The exercise marked a significant milestone with the first-ever integration of Attack Helicopters with mechanised forces, a key development that highlights the Army’s growing focus on seamless air-land synergy in future combat operations.
The large-scale exercise was designed to test and refine the Indian Army’s ability to operate in a complex battlespace through the coordinated use of land, air, cyber, space, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), and Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities.
The culmination of the exercise was witnessed by Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, who complimented the participating troops for their professionalism, operational excellence and battle readiness.
Lt Gen Seth emphasized that technology absorption, jointness and the seamless integration of land, air, cyber, space, ISR and EW capabilities are fundamental to building an agile, adaptable and combat-ready force capable of dominating the evolving battlespace across the full spectrum of multi-domain operations.
A key highlight of Exercise AMOGH JWALA was the integrated employment of mechanised forces with Attack Helicopters, Fighter Aircraft, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), counter-drone systems and network-enabled battlefield platforms, all operating under a robust command and control architecture.
The successful validation of Attack Helicopters operating in conjunction with mechanised formations is being seen as one of the most strategically significant outcomes of the exercise. It signals a shift towards closer air-land battle integration, where rotary-wing strike assets can support armoured formations with greater speed, precision and battlefield lethality.
The exercise featured high-tempo mechanised operations with synchronised fire and manoeuvre, supported by real-time drone-enabled surveillance and target acquisition, precision engagement, and the seamless integration of advanced battlefield technologies.
It also validated new operational concepts, force structures, procedures and protocols relevant to modern warfare. Advanced surveillance systems, secure communication networks and precision firepower enhanced battlefield transparency and enabled faster, real-time decision-making in a dynamic combat environment.
The drills further demonstrated integrated air-land manoeuvres, battlefield airspace management for UAS and counter-UAS operations, along with reorganized force structures incorporating emerging technologies.
Officials said the exercise highlighted the effective fusion of Electronic Warfare (EW), Air Defence (AD), night-fighting capabilities, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets, reflecting the Indian Army’s growing combat edge as a networked and future-ready force.
Exercise AMOGH JWALA is being seen as a significant step in the Indian Army’s transition towards fully integrated, multi-domain warfighting capability, with a strong emphasis on jointness, rapid battlefield awareness, precision engagement and seamless command responsiveness.
With the first-ever integration of Attack Helicopters with mechanised forces successfully validated, the exercise has emerged as a major marker in the Army’s efforts to build a more agile, adaptive and technologically empowered force for the battlefield of the future.