Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed the spectacular Thar Shakti functionality demonstration on the historic Longewala battlefield, showcasing the Indian Military’s built-in prowess in Jaisalmer on Friday, October 24, 2025.

IMAGE: A tank maneuvers via the desert through the Thar Shakti demonstration. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

IMAGE: A quadruped robotic patrols the desert terrain throughout Thar Shakti. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

IMAGE: An Indian Military helicopter flies over the desert as robotic models advance. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Military Workers Normal Upendra Dwivedi and Southern Military Command Lieutenant Normal Dhiraj Seth through the demonstration. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

IMAGE: The Raksha Mantri writes a tribute message on the Longewala Warfare Memorial. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

IMAGE: The defence minister pays homage on the Longewala Warfare Memorial. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture


IMAGE: The raksha mantri poses for {a photograph}. {Photograph}: PIB/ANI Picture

IMAGE: Rajnath Singh, Normal Chauhan and Normal Dwivedi launched a guide on millet dishes through the military commanders convention. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

IMAGE: Rajnath Singh speaks on the military commanders convention. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

IMAGE: Normal Chauhan and Normal Dwivedi. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

IMAGE: The defence minister observes the Ashni Platoon’s dwell show of indigenous drone warfare programs, right here and beneath. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

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IMAGE: Rajnath Singh interacts with troopers at Longewala, right here and beneath. {Photograph}: PIB/ANI Picture

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IMAGE: Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian Military veterans at Longewala. {Photograph}: PIB/ANI Picture

IMAGE: Rajnath Singh, Normal Chauhan, Normal Dwivedi and different officers. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture

IMAGE: Rajnath Singh opinions a dynamic demonstration by the Bhairav Battalion and Ashni Platoon, showcasing next-gen fight autos, tanks and drone programs at Longewala. {Photograph}: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Picture
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Function Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff















