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The exercise emphasized the integration of Apache and ALH-WSI helicopters with other army units to enhance battlefield strategies in developed terrain. • Indian Army’s Kharga Corps conducted a three-day joint military exercise Gagan Strike-II with the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Punjab. • Gagan Strike-II aimed to refine processes involving mechanized units and validate the use of attack helicopters in developed terrain. • The exercise focused on integrating Apache and ALH-WSI helicopters, Unarmed Aerial Vehicles, and Army’s special forces in combat scenarios. • Kharga Corps, also known as III Corps, is a significant strike corps of the Indian Army headquartered in Ambala, Haryana. • Named after "Kharga," symbolizing its offensive capability, the corps played a crucial role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. • Structured for rapid mobilization, it engages in quick, decisive actions, particularly against Pakistan, contributing to India’s defense strategy. • Apache helicopters are four-blade, twin-engine attack helicopters primarily designed for all-weather and nighttime operations. • Armed with a 30mm M230 chain gun, Hydra 70 rocket pods, and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, Apaches excel in destroying armor and providing close air support. • They have been utilized globally in conflicts such as the Gulf War and Afghanistan, showcasing their significance in modern warfare.