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Pakistan, India Prepare Major Military Exercises
By vivek raghuvanshi
Published: 6 Apr 2010 12:35


NEW DELHI - India and Pakistan each will conduct major military exercises near their borders in April and May. A senior Indian Army official said it is only a coincidence that the two exercises have been scheduled at about the same time.

The Indian Army will launch its month-long military exercises later this month in the Thar desert. Codenamed Yodha Shakti, the operation will test offensive strategies, the official said.

Pakistan will hold its military exercises near the Rajasthan desert from April 10 to May 13. Codenamed Azm-e-Nau-III, the exercise will involve about 50,000 Pakistani troops, an Indian Army source said.

India's exercises will involve the Air Force, which will deploy the Su-30MKI multirole combat jet, the Army official said. The Army will field its T-72 and T-90 tanks, along with infantry combat vehicles and anti-tank equipment.

The Army and Air Force already have stepped up coordination in the western theater to build "an integrated and organic" air-land war-fighting machine, the official noted.

The Pakistani exercises are described as the nation's biggest since 1989.

Pakistan, India Prepare Major Military Exercises - Defense News
 
Azm-e-Nau & renewed security trends
April 9, 2010

By Lubna Umar

The production of indigenous unmanned aircraft famously known as drones by the collaboration of an Italian company at Kamra based Pakistan Aeronautical complex is one of the biggest achievements so far in the war against terrorism that may aid the Pakistan Army to root out extremist occupation on its land with much more ease and efficacy. This can be done without the need for US intervention as the US drone strikes had caused severe collateral damage while infuriating the inhabitants of tribal areas that in turn resort to violent reaction against them by targeting various sensitive institutions.

The drone codenamed ‘Falco’ which according to a Pakistan Air Force spokesperson, is an advanced, tactical UAV designed by Selex Galileo Italy which would address current and future surveillance and reconnaissance needs of the Pakistan Air Force.

Apparently, the Pakistan government had been for a long time now, urging the US to provide drone technology so that aid the forces in combating militancy as the Pakistani forces were way behind in technology in comparison to the militants who possessed arms and war gadgets of a much technologically higher quality. The constant and vehement denial of the US in supplying drone technology despite continuous and repetitive demands from president Zardari based on allegations on Pakistan for being susceptible to leak precious information to the Taliban by warning them prior to the attacks, had changed into semi acceptance after the strategic dialogue as the US had agreed to provide the technology which portrays a changed US stance towards Pakistan. This enables the Pakistan armed forces to take matter into their capable hands to carry out a productive, and less destructive in terms of collateral damage, operation to rid their soil from a deeply infested evil.

However, the armed forces of Pakistan are seen to be conducting various exercises in which the PAF war exercise named ‘High Mark 2010’ in which the pilots of the Pakistan air force have successfully conducted landing and takeoff operations from the motorway. This has come as a response to the blatant Indian show of air power conducted a few months back, a demonstration of war exercises during which mock enemy bunkers were hit and targeted with rockets and bombs that hid the entire desert of Pokhran on the Pakistan border in dust. A display of Indian air power right on the border had signified India’s deep rooted need to establish supremacy by revealing its war readiness which the PAF has shattered as the Indian exhibition was nothing in match to the awesome presentation of firepower and aerobatics by the Pakistan Air Force. There has always been a trust deficit between the two countries as the biggest hindrance in the initiation of peace process has remained India’s hegemonic mindset.

Apparently this lack of trust compels India to keep a high vigilance on its borders with Pakistan, a fact that is confirmed by India’s jumping to the immediate conclusions of blaming Pakistan for the 26/11 attacks which legitimizes India’s occupation in building a war empire as it is seen busy in modernizing itself militarily.

This exercise ‘High Mark 2010’ has proved as a landmark development in the defense of the country as it is for the first time ever that such a feat was accomplished. This valiant act of flawless accuracy and precision shows a newly developed flexibility in the security doctrine of the air force which aims to address the internal threat while making it clear that this exercise is not aimed to threaten but to defend the space against India. This has helped to include Pakistan in the short list of countries that are able to use the motorway as a runway in cases of emergencies. Many witnessed this sheer display of metal and might which made the nation proud of its guardians and protectors. Furthermore, one of the biggest field exercise ‘Azm-e-Nau of the Pak army is scheduled on the 10th of May 2010 during which more than 20000 jawans and officers will take part. This exercise would basically revolve around fighting terrorism along with traditional warfare as it encompasses a comprehensive conceptual framework of warfare that deals with a much wider and diverse threat. This exercise that is to follow shortly after the PAF war exercise ‘High Mark 2010’ is indicative of the strength of the Pakistan armed forces that addresses the aggressive enemy policy which has been displayed in various instances. Chief of army staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had declared the years 2009-2010 as the ‘year of training’ based on the current security scenario that engulfs the nation in the clutches of the terrorists while a threat lies on the eastern borders as well. Under this back drop the army exercise Azm-e-Nau has come as the most significant episode of the ‘year of training’ as it aims to fulfill the main objectives that had been set forth for this training that was supposed to spread over a period of two years.

Apparently, the Pakistan armed forces have modified their doctrine, which was much needed, as Pakistan is facing an increased threat from multiple horizons on both the western and eastern borders, which compels Pakistan to use both air and land forces simultaneously while launching operations against the terrorists. The previous India-centric policy has seen a major shift as it incorporates skillfully delineated plan to counter home grown insurgents most effectively and completely by using similar guerilla tactics used by the militants themselves.

While the acquisition of drone technology that finally has materialized plays a pivotal role as it would increase the efficiency that may result in a quick and immediate conclusion to this war that has besieged the nation in its clutches. It is hoped that with this shift in the war paradigm and a renewed security trend Pakistan will finally be free from a grotesque era of an interminable conflict to move towards genuine progress that every citizen desperately awaits.

- Pakistan Observer
 
Pakistan Army's biggest war game begins Saturday
Friday 9th April, 2010

The Pakistan Army will Saturday begin its biggest field exercise, involving 20,000 personnel, to validate the concept of a new defensive doctrine for countering conventional threats.

The six-week exercise, codenamed Azm-i-Nau 3, involves troops belonging to all arms and services, besides engagement of various aircraft and equipment of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Online news agency reported, quoting military sources.

It will be the largest since the Zarb-i-Momin wargames of 1989. The ongoing PAF exercise High Mark 2010 will be fully integrated with the army field exercise, which will continue till May 13.

The exercise is being organised in the areas of southern Punjab, Sialkot and Sindh; more than 20,000 officers and soldiers belonging to all three armed services would be participating.

Director General of Military Training Maj. Gen. Muzammil Hussain said India had been informed about the exercise.

He said the exercise would be the culmination of a long and deliberate process of wargames, discussions and logistic evolution of a concept of warfare that fully responsive to a wide array of emerging threats.

The process commenced with the exercise Azm-i-Nau-2 conducted in February.

Hussain pointed out that the army followed a biennial training pattern wherein training objectives set forth were to be achieved over a span of two years.

The training was mission oriented and based on the obtaining security environment, he said, adding that the training was methodical and progressive, culminating in map exercises, war games and field exercises at various levels of command.

'In the light of the army chief's vision, a comprehensive package in the form of the Year of Training was formulated in 2009-2010 and now, the Pakistan Army is all set to go in the field to valida'e those concepts,' Hussain pointed out.

Military sources said the Pakistan Army chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kiyani would himself supervise Azm-i-Nau-3, while all corps commanders would be responsible for their respective commands and formations.

Pakistan Army's biggest war game begins Saturday
 
Azme Nau-3 exercise not against India
Online Mon. 05 Apr 2010 21:37 PST


RAWALPINDI: The biggest Army Field Exercise, titled Azm-e-Nau-3, is scheduled to be held from 10 April to 13 May 2010 and 20,000 officers and jawans of Pakistan Army would participate in these exercises.



Director General Military Training of Pakistan Army, Major General Muzamil in a special briefing to reporters here Monday told that these exercises are neither against India nor have any link with Pakistan’s political relations with India.
Spokesperson of Pakistan Army, Major General Athar Abass was also present on the occasion.
Major General Muzamil said that the Chief of Army Staff had declared 2009 as “Year of Training” and the Army continued the process of training and Azm-e-Nau-1 and Azm-e-Nau-2 War Games were conducted. He said that India has been informed regarding exercises.
On menace of terrorism, Major General Muzamil said that tackling the situation in traditional war and to respond enemies preparedness would be focused.
He said that Pakistan is facing several strategic challenges and wants peace but would maintain minimum sustainable strategic deterrence.
The field exercise involves troops belonging to all arms and services and also includes Pakistan Air Force. The exercise is a culmination of a long and deliberate process of war games, discussions and logistic evolution of the Concept of Warfare that is fully responsive to a wide menu of emerging threats, he added.
He said that these exercises would be conducted in South Punjab, Sialkot and areas of Sindh, adding Special Forces would also take part in these exercises, adding all efforts would be taken to avoid damage to civil population and crops.
Major General Muzamil said that no additional budget has been allocated for these exercises, adding After Zarb-e-Momin, these exercises would be biggest exercises.
Responding to a question, he said that after becoming nuclear power, the strategic paradigm has been changed and India, in two years, conducted 12 military exercises and Pakistan is aware of the situation.
He said that new Arms and Missile System would also be used in these exercises and strategy to tackle any situation would be finalized after reviewing every aspect of danger.
The exercise is a concept validation stage of the operational thought process manifested in the form of tactical, operational and organizational aspects which would be validated and refined through the lessons learnt.
It is prudent to note that Pakistan Army follows biennial training system, wherein, training objectives set forth are to be achieved over a span of two years, according to ISPR.
The training remains mission oriented based on the obtaining security environment. The training is methodical and progressive, culminating into Map Exercise / War games / field exercises at various levels of command.
A special feature of this exercise would be harvesting the technological achievements advancement in intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance and communication means that have revolutionized warfare.
These shall be optimally leveraged in the forth coming exercise. These capabilities are expected to act as force multipliers by reducing the fog of war for own troops, obviating enemy surprise and reducing own reaction time. All available surveillance and reconnaissance assets would be practiced / utilized in the exercise to validate their efficacy.
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Azme Nau-3 exercise not against India - Domestic - News & Business - Wateen Infotainment Portal
 
Another version ....

Azm-i-Nau-III begins today
Islamabad/Rawalpindi—The Pakistan Army will conduct a major field exercise from today (Saturday) to validate the concept of a new defensive doctrine for countering conventional threats.

The six-week field exercise, code-named Azm-i-Nau 3, involves troops belonging to all arms and services besides engagement of various aircraft and equipment of the Pakistan Air Force, military sources informed Online.

It will be the largest since the Zarb-i-Momin war-games. The ongoing PAF’s exercise High Mark 2010 will be fully integrated with the army field exercise which will continue till May 13.

The exercise is being organized in areas of Southern Punjab, Sialkot and Sindh and would be participated by more than 20,000 officers and Jawans belonging to all armed services.

Director General of Military Training Maj-Gen Muzammil Hussain

said India had been informed about the exercise. He said the field exercise involving troops belonging to all arms and services would be a culmination of a long and deliberate process of war-games, discussions and logistic evolution of the Concept of Warfare fully responsive to a wide menu of emerging threats.—Online

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Azm-i-Nau-III begins today
 
Another version ....

Azm-i-Nau-III begins today


It will be the largest since the Zarb-i-Momin war-games. The ongoing PAF’s exercise High Mark 2010 will be fully integrated with the army field exercise which will continue till May 13.

Azm-i-Nau-III begins today

Today Express news said that the exercise begun with enemy Air-force launching a surprise attack on land forces.

This mean other than integration of PAF's High Mark 2010 COLD WAR DOCTRINE is on full focus :sniper:
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:sniper:IN THE WHOLE HISTORY PAK ARMY DID NOT USE THIS MUCH TROOPS BUT IN THIS EXCERCISE PAK ARMY GOING TO USE THIS MUCH TROOPS .......AND U GUYZ ALSO KNOW HISTRY IS MADE NOT WRITTEN....?:pakistan::pakistan::pakistan::pakistan:
 
PAKISTAN ARMY EXCERCISE AZM-E-NAUH HAS STARTED THE BIGGEST EXCERCISE IN THE HISTRY OF PAKISTAN
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'ALLAH HO AKBAR'.....!
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PAKISTAN AIR FORCE 'SECOND TO NONE'....!
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PAKISTAN NAVY 'PRIDE OF THE SEAS'....!!!!:pakistan:
 
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