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PM Modi, delegates from 40 countries to witness ‘Bharat Shakti’ in Pokhran

Prime Minister Modi will witness war exercise 'Bharat Shakti' at Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer

March 12, 2024

Aligning with Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Bharat Shakti will showcase indigenous weapon systems and platforms

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with delegates from 40 countries will witness a Tri-Services Live Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise named ‘Bharat Shakti‘ at Pokhran in Rajasthan.

Bharat Shakti, the war exercise will display the firepower capability of indigenous weapons and operational readiness of all three arms of the defence forces, said defence officials.

It will display the prowess of the country’s indigenous defence capabilities across land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains.

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that the showcase of indigenous weapon systems and platforms in the ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise will demonstrate the country’s strength, aligning with the Aatmanirbharata initiative.

The Indian Navy will exhibit Naval Anti-Ship Missiles, Autonomous Cargo Carrying Aerial Vehicles, and Expendable Aerial Targets during the event. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force is set to demonstrate domestically produced aircraft such as the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Light Utility Helicopters, and Advanced Light Helicopters, according to the statement.

Along with PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and MoS Kailash Chaudhary will also attend the event. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also left Jaipur at 6.30 a.m. to reach Jaisalmer for the event.

[With Inputs from IANS]

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