
Capturing the enemy airfield (Red Forces), simulated at about 60 km from the border and considered strategically important for friendly forces, the 'Garuds' overcame the medium threat environment and adequate defensive measures, neutralised the enemy radar site and captured the airfield within the stipulated two hours based on intelligence, which identified the location of the airfield in a desert terrain.
Elaborating, Defence sources said 'Garud' mission commander Flight Lieutenant Jagvinder Singh, after acquiring all the necessary
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