India, Nov. 17 -- The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force concurrently conducted three massive and high-tech exercises in October-November 2025, across the full span of the country. Codenamed Astra Shakti (weapon power), Trishul (trident), and Poorvi Prachanda Prahar (eastern fierce attack), these exercises covered the northern Himalayan, western, and northeastern theatres respectively.

Ex Astra Shakti was conducted in the high-altitude areas of Ladakh, showcasing long-range precision artillery firepower, the use of swarm drones and counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and commando operations in the icy expanse of the region. The exercise was witnessed by the GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, and emphasised mul...