Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Indian Army and Air Force Conclude Tri-Service Exercises
The Indian Army and Air Force recently completed two big practice sessions.
One was called Exercise Maru Jwala, which was the final part of a larger training event called Exercise Trishul.
Soldiers practiced fighting in the desert and did a special jump from planes together with the Air Force.
Another exercise, MahaGujRaj-25, was done by the Air Force to show how well they can handle different kinds of missions, like fighting in the air or supporting land and sea operations.
They even used a regular airport for their planes.
Both exercises proved that the different parts of the Indian military can work together smoothly, use new technology, and are ready for any challenge.
The Indian Army and Air Force executed a coordinated airborne exercise as part of Exercise Maru Jwala, supporting Sudarshan Chakra Corps operations.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth witnessed the demonstration of precision, coordination, and operational excellence, commending the troops' readiness.
Exercise Maru Jwala highlighted synergised capabilities in planning and executing complex airborne operations.
The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise MahaGujRaj-25 (MGR-25) from October 29 to November 11 in the western sector.
MGR-25 demonstrated the IAF's proficiency in various operations, including utilizing civilian infrastructure like Hirasar International Airport.
- Who
- Indian Army (Southern Command, Sudarshan Chakra Corps) and Indian Air Force.
- What
- Conclusion of coordinated airborne exercises as part of Exercise Maru Jwala and Exercise MahaGujRaj-25.
- When
- Exercise Maru Jwala recently concluded as the final phase of Exercise Trishul; MGR-25 conducted from October 29 to November 11.
- Where
- Exercise Maru Jwala in the Thar Desert, Rajasthan; MGR-25 in the western sector, utilizing Hirasar International Airport.
- Why
- To demonstrate and validate jointmanship, mission-ready synergy, combat readiness, and the integration of advanced technology and indigenous systems in multi-domain operations.
Exercise Maru Jwala
Exercise MahaGujRaj-25
Focus
Exercise Maru Jwala
Tri-service integration and desert warfare tactics under Southern Command.
Exercise MahaGujRaj-25
Air Force capabilities across various operations, including air-land missions, from civilian airports.
Participants
Exercise Maru Jwala
Indian Army (Southern Command, Sudarshan Chakra Corps) and Indian Air Force.
Exercise MahaGujRaj-25
Indian Air Force, with civil aviation involvement.
Objective Validation
Exercise Maru Jwala
Validation of new Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and indigenous systems, including joint airborne operations.
Exercise MahaGujRaj-25
Validation of Defence preparedness through integrated operations, technology infusion, and field synergy in a multi-domain battlespace.
- Exercise Maru Jwala
- Final phase of Tri-Service Exercise Trishul, involving Army and Air Force, focused on desert warfare and airborne operations.
- Exercise MahaGujRaj-25 (MGR-25)
- Indian Air Force exercise from Oct 29 - Nov 11, showcasing proficiency in air campaigns, maritime, and Air-Land missions.
- Location
- Exercise Maru Jwala in Rajasthan's Thar Desert; MGR-25 in the western sector, utilizing Hirasar International Airport.
- Reviewing Officer
- Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, GOC-in-Chief, Southern Command (for Maru Jwala).
- Key Aspects Validated
- Synergised capabilities in complex airborne operations, defense preparedness, technology infusion, and civil-military cohesion.
Sources
Southern Army Commander reviews multi-domain operational preparedness amidst tri-services exercise Trishul
Indian Army Concludes 'Exercise Maru Jwala' In Jaisalmer As Part Of 'Trishul' Drill
Indian Air Force Conducts Exercise MahaGujRaj-25 in Western Sector
'Blaze Of Readiness': Sudarshan Chakra Corps Showcases Combat Edge In Thar Desert During Exercise Maru Jwala
