Rapid Fire
Exercise Vajra Ghaat
- 17 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
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.
- Objective: 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.
- Outcome: The validation of refined TTPs during the drill is expected to strengthen the Army's combat posture in the western sector.
- K9 Vajra: It 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.
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