Exercise Vajra Ghaat:
The Indian Army conducted Exercise Vajra Ghaat at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, demonstrating the operational readiness and combat capabilities of the K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery gun system in desert warfare conditions. The primary aim was to validate refined Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) for enhancing battlefield survivability and operational effectiveness.The exercise was spearheaded by the White Tiger Division. It showcased the Army’s ability to swiftly deploy heavy artillery assets in the harsh terrain of the Thar Desert.The validation of refined TTPs during the drill is expected to strengthen the Army’s combat posture in the western sector.K9 Vajra is a tracked self-propelled howitzer derived from South Korea’s K9 Thunder, the backbone of the South Korean Army.Designed for long-range fire with a high rate of accuracy, it is compatible with Indian and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)-standard ammunition and features all-welded steel armour for protection.The system was procured under the ‘Buy Global’ category of the Defence Procurement Procedure.
