The Indian Army’s Western Command conducted ‘Exercise Ashni Yodha’ to test the operational proficiency of its new Ashni Platoons. These platoons, equipped with advanced drones and loitering munitions, are designed to provide persistent surveillance and integrated firepower, revolutionizing battlefield awareness for infantry battalions. Their role in establishing a continuous awareness-to-engagement grid significantly compresses response timelines. The Indian Army’s Western Command conducted ‘Exercise Ashni Yodha’ to test the operational proficiency of its new Ashni Platoons. These platoons, equipped with advanced drones and loitering munitions, are designed to provide persistent surveillance and integrated firepower, revolutionizing battlefield awareness for infantry battalions. Their role in establishing a continuous awareness-to-engagement grid significantly compresses response timelines.
