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Indian Forces Showcase Integrated Capabilities in Maru Jwala Desert Drill
13 Nov
Summary
- Large-scale airborne exercise "Maru Jwala" conducted in Rajasthan desert
- Drill aimed to validate rapid combat power projection and joint operations
- Exercise demonstrated synergy between Indian Army and Air Force
On November 13, 2025, the Indian Army's Southern Command and the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a large-scale airborne exercise called "Maru Jwala" in the desert sectors of Ramgarh and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, along the Pakistan border. The exercise holds strategic importance, particularly given the sensitive western front and lessons learned from previous operations.
The drill aimed to validate the Indian forces' capability to rapidly project combat power and sustain joint operations within the challenging desert terrain of Rajasthan, which is a critical part of India's western frontier. The exercise demonstrated the synergized capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces in planning and executing complex airborne operations, with soldiers being airdropped from C-130J and AN-32 transport aircraft onto a simulated battlefield.
The successful conduct of "Maru Jwala" reflects the Armed Forces' ability to plan and execute missions under demanding conditions with precision and coordination. The exercise also served to validate logistics chains, communication grids, and interoperability protocols between the Army and the Air Force, reinforcing the crucial synergy between the two services for future air-land battles and rapid force projection.
