Australian Army Chief witnesses Integrated Fire Power Demonstration at Pokharan

New Delhi: Australian Army Chief Lt Gen Richard Maxwell Burr today visited the Pokharan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. During the visit, he witnessed a demonstration of indigenised weapons platforms executing operational manoeuvres in combined arms firing exercise involving Armour, Artillery, Infantry and Aviation assets.

The Indian Army in a statement said that the visiting General complimented the robustness of the Indian soldier and his ability to operate in varied terrain and difficult conditions, across various spectrums of engagement.

On arrival at Laungewala, the Australian COAS was received by Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, GOC, Desert Corps after which he paid homage at the Laungewala War Memorial in memory of the fallen heroes of the Indian Army in the Indo-Pak war 1971. He appreciated the efforts of the Indian Army in creating and maintaining the 'War Memorials' and establishing a bridge for the common man's outreach to witness the values and valour of the Indian Soldier.

The Chief of the Australian Army is currently on a four-day visit to India from March 8, 2022.

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