
India will show off its military prowess to observers from 64 countries at a joint war game being conducted by the Army and Air Force in Rajasthan next week. As many as 94 military attaches and observers, including personnel from China, Israel, the US and the UK will witness 8220;Exercise Brazen Chariots8221; that will showcase the latest equipment and tactics used by the Indian forces.
India will field its frontline fighters, including Su 30 MKIs, attack helicopters, the T-90 Main Battle Tank, advanced UAVs and SMERCH Multi Barrel Rocket Launchers, at the exercise that will be conducted in the Pokharan firing ranges.
8220;The aim of the exercise is to give an opportunity to observers from foreign countries to see our military assets and witness the capabilities of our forces in a joint operations environment,8221; said Major General V K Narula, Additional Director General of Public Information, during a briefing at the Army Headquarters.
However, there will be no representative from Pakistan at the exercise as the country has not been invited. Army officials said India currently did not have a bilateral agreement with Pakistan to witness each other8217;s military exercises. While Israel has confirmed its participation, Iran will not be present at the exercise.