Lakshadweep, Feb. 25 -- Southern Air Command (SAC) successfully conducted a high-tempo joint maritime exercise "Kalari Leap", in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy archipelago, along with forces from Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) & Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

According to Defence PRO, the exercise was designed to validate joint planning, rapid force projection & precision execution in a challenging maritime environment. The Ops encompassed airborne & air-landed insertions, special heliborne missions, amphibious assault, anti-ship strike & maritime search & rescue.

Air Operations formed a critical component of the exercise, with employment of assets like AN-32, Mi-17V5 & Su-30MKI. As per the PRO, the Indian Coast Guard deployed...