The integrated tri-service firepower and manoeuvre exercise was held for about 50 minutes at the Pokhran field firing range where India showcased the prowess of its indigenous defence equipment.

DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat highlighted the Indian government's steadfast commitment to achieving self-reliance in defense production as a driving force behind significant advancements in the sector.

The experimental initiative launched by the Indian Air Force in 2015 to include women officers in all combat roles was formally regularised into a permanent program in 2022.