New Delhi: Indian Navy-directed missile destroyer INS Surat on Thursday completed a successful test of air missile from a medium-line surface with an estimated range of 70 km. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed ‘Exercise aggression‘, A comprehensive operating drill in the central region, which features its major fighter aircraft including Rafael Jets.
The time of IAF and Navy drills is important as it comes two days after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
Following this incident, tension has increased with suspension of the Indus Treaty between India and Pakistan. Pakistan responded with vengeance measures by securing the 1972 Shimla Agreement.
“Indian Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Surat has successfully carried out an accurate cooperative engagement of a marine-scale target, which marks an important milestone in strengthening the Navy Defense capacity“The Navy said.” This achievement shows India’s growing skills in indigenous warship design, development and operation, and underlines the country’s commitment to self -sufficiency in defense building, “it said.
The Navy indicated that this achievement reflects its dedication to protect national maritime interests, supporting India.
The IAF’s ‘Exercise Akraman’ included a comprehensive operating drill in the central region, including its leading fighter aircraft including Rafael Jet.
Exercise included intensive ground strike operations in various areas including plains and mountainous regions. IAF’s capabilities have been extended with modern weapons, including meteor air-to-air missiles and advanced strike systems such as rampages and rocks, which strengthen its regional military status.
IAF, Ambala, Haryana and Hashimara, maintains two Rafael squadrons located in West Bengal. These advanced aircraft are central for current practice, which emphasizes sophisticated mission scenarios.
During the day before the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that ‘India would identify, track every terrorist and their supporters, and punish them and’ take them to the end of the earth ‘to punish them’ beyond their imagination ‘.
