Army’s Southern Command Demonstrates Unified Air Defence Capability in Joint Exercise ‘Sudarshan Vayu Sanchar’

Pune, 24th October 2025: Reflecting the national vision of JAI — Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation, the Southern Command showcased the strength of India’s integrated air defence through a joint exercise titled Sudarshan Vayu Sanchar, conducted as part of Exercise Trishul in the Desert Sector. The exercise demonstrated how seamless coordination among the three services is redefining the country’s air defence architecture.

The exercise brought together Army Air Defence units, Indian Air Force elements, and naval surveillance inputs under a unified control and reporting network, ensuring real-time threat detection, identification, and engagement. This integrated framework validated joint airspace management, enhanced command and control capabilities, and illustrated how a layered defence grid can function with speed, precision, and resilience in high-tempo operational scenarios.

Leveraging indigenous radar systems, AI-enabled tracking algorithms, and secure data links, the exercise underscored Atmanirbharta by showcasing homegrown capabilities in early warning, target acquisition, and missile coordination. The fusion of sensor data and consolidated air pictures across services reflected India’s evolution toward network-centric air defence operations — a cornerstone of modern warfare preparedness.

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, commended the professionalism and operational synergy of all participating units. He emphasized that true air defence dominance stems not merely from weapon platforms but from integration, communication, and shared situational awareness.

Through this exercise, Southern Command once again translated the JAI strategy from concept to combat — achieving Jointness through unified command, Atmanirbharta through indigenous technology, and Innovation through adaptive operational design — ensuring that India’s skies remain secure, synchronized, and sovereign.