SAPTA SHAKTI COMMAND CONDUCTS INTEGRATED FIRING EXERCISE “SENTINEL STRIKE”

Jaipur, Sapta Shakti Command conducted Integrated Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise, "SENTINEL STRIKE" at Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR) in Thar desert of Rajasthan from 28 to 30 Oct 2025.

The exercise witnessed use of multifarious firing platforms in an integrated manner involving ground manoeuvres by Mechanised Forces and firing by Aerial & Ground Vectors. The event was witnessed by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command, along with senior military commanders of the formation.

This holistic exercise included mission engagements by modern Artillery weaposn & lethal ammunition systems, offensive ground actions and manoeuvres by mechanised forces alongwith live firing by ground and arial platforms in an intense Drone threat, encompassing Counter Drone & C-UAS operations. This involved comprehensive coordination amongst various combat arms duly incorporating contemporary technologies in a Multi Domain Environment. Validation of state of art surveillance systems & capabilities was also conducted for enhanced Battlefield Transparency and sharing of common operational intelligence picture amongst various stakeholders.

Numerous versatile & indigenously manufactured long range aerial & ground vectors including Force Multiplers such as Attack Hepters, Artillery Guns, Ajeya (T 72 Tanks) & BMPs which operated in a synergised manner based on Intelligence, Surveillance & Recce (ISR) architecture. The devastating effect of fire power was visible at the target end, and the realistic effect of counter UAS grid envisaged in modern-day warfare was established by employing multiple kinetic and non-kinetic measures.

The Army Commander lauded the high standard of training of troops and appreciated the participation, seamless coordination & synergy in execution of mission amongst various combat & combat support arms. He also commended exploitation of technological capabilities of indigenous platforms inducted as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. He complimented all ranks for their professionalism and reiterated the requirement of constantly exploring new fighting methodologies and enhancement of own fighting capabilities towards improved operational preparedness.