Army conducting ‘Hamesha Vijayee’ exercise in Rajasthan to test deep strike capability

NEW DELHI: In a significant show of strength, the army’s Southern Command is conducting a major exercise called ‘Hamesha Vijayee’ in the deserts of Rajasthan to evaluate the capability of the armed forces to strike deep into enemy territory.

The exercise is being conducted in an integrated air-land battle scenario. Units of the formations have been undergoing training for the past two months to hone their skills and tactics, said the army.

“After the preparatory training, a large number of troops with tanks and other armoured vehicles duly supported by overwhelming land and air based firepower have commenced conducting fully integrated operational manoeuvres to validate their operational plans,” said the army.


The exercise being conducted in battle like conditions aims at fine tuning surveillance and destruction mechanisms to support precision strikes and manoeuvres by network enabled forces.

With emphasis on joint operations, the exercise would test sensor to shooter grids by employing surveillance and air assets networked with land based strategic and tactical vectors, said the army. Besides conventional warfare, troops will also be rehearsed to operate in the backdrop of chemical and nuclear contingencies.

“The exercise showcasing a high degree of synergy between the Army and Air Force along with new generation aviation assets of the army will be reviewed by a large number of senior officers of both the Services to obtain inputs for further refinement of operational procedures,” said the army.

The Southern Command undertakes such exercises at regular intervals to ensure a high degree of battle readiness.