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Pokhran: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an important visit to Pokhran, Rajasthan to observe the tremendous display of India’s indigenous defense capabilities through the tri-service live fire and exercise, Bharat Shakti. This strategic military program underlines India’s endeavor towards self-reliance in defence, showcasing a wide range of indigenous weapon systems and platforms.
Modi’s presence in Pokhran, a site with historical resonance for India’s defense sector, underlines the country’s commitment to enhancing its military strength through indigenous innovation and production.
Exercise Bharat Shakti presented an unprecedented opportunity to witness the synergy between the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, demonstrating their ability to conduct integrated operations in multiple domains. Highlights include the deployment of T-90 tanks, Dhanush and Sarang gun systems and Akash weapon systems by the Indian Army, showcasing advanced ground warfare capabilities.
The Indian Navy contributed with naval anti-ship missiles and autonomous aerial vehicles, reflecting India’s growing maritime power and technological sophistication. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force displayed its air superiority with the indigenously developed Tejas aircraft along with other advanced helicopters, underscoring the versatility and readiness of India’s air defence.
Bharat Shakti is not just a military exercise; This is a powerful statement of India’s resolve to achieve self-reliance in defense manufacturing. Highlighting the indigenous development of sophisticated weapon systems and platforms, the exercise showcased the country’s ability to reduce dependence on foreign military hardware.
This strategic move is important to enhance India’s defense capabilities while promoting the growth of domestic defense industry. This aligns with the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) initiative, which aims to strengthen the national economy and secure India’s position as a global defense exporter.
As India advances its indigenous defense capabilities, Exercise Bharat Shakti serves as a testament to the country’s commitment to self-reliance and technological innovation in the defense sector. It highlights the significant progress made in the development and deployment of domestic military technologies, setting the stage for India’s emergence as a global defense superpower. The implications of this shift towards self-reliance in the defense sector are profound, promising not only to secure India’s borders but also to establish the country as a major player in the international defense market.
