Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed the spectacular Thar Shakti capability demonstration at the historic Longewala battlefield, showcasing the Indian Army's integrated prowess in Jaisalmer on Friday, October 24, 2025.
IMAGE: A tank maneuvers through the desert during the Thar Shakti demonstration. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: A quadruped robot patrols the desert terrain during Thar Shakti. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: An Indian Army helicopter flies over the desert as robotic units advance. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and Southern Army Command Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth during the demonstration. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: The Raksha Mantri writes a tribute message at the Longewala War Memorial. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: The defence minister pays homage at the Longewala War Memorial. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: The raksha mantri inaugurates Chandpuri Hall, an audio-visual room dedicated to
Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri.
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IMAGE: The raksha mantri poses for a photograph. Photograph: PIB/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Rajnath Singh, General Chauhan and General Dwivedi released a book on millet dishes during the army commanders conference. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Rajnath Singh speaks at the army commanders conference. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: General Chauhan and General Dwivedi. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: The defence minister observes the Ashni Platoon's live display of indigenous drone warfare systems, here and below. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
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IMAGE: Rajnath Singh interacts with soldiers at Longewala, here and below. Photograph: PIB/ANI Photo
Photograph: PIB/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian Army veterans at Longewala. Photograph: PIB/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Rajnath Singh, General Chauhan, General Dwivedi and other officers. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Rajnath Singh reviews a dynamic demonstration by the Bhairav Battalion and Ashni Platoon, showcasing next-gen combat vehicles, tanks and drone systems at Longewala. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo
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Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff
