Eastern Command Concludes Successful Anti-Tank Guided Missile Field Firing Exercise
Teesta Field Firing Range |
07 March 2025
The Eastern Command of the Indian Army successfully conducted a week-long Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) field firing exercise at the Teesta Field Firing Ranges on 06 March 2025 .
The exercise brought together Infantry and Mechanised Infantry units, demonstrating high synergy, tactical coordination, and battlefield proficiency. Multiple ATGMs were successfully launched under simulated combat conditions, achieving pinpoint accuracy.
To enhance realism and combat effectiveness, targets were engaged day and night over extended ranges, replicating battlefield conditions. This rigorous training ensured a comprehensive evaluation of missile systems, crew proficiency, and adaptability across diverse operational scenarios.
The Mechanised Infantry showcased its formidable firepower by launching ATGMs from Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV).
This large-scale field firing exercise underscores the Indian Army’s ongoing modernisation efforts, ensuring it remains future-ready, combat-capable, and ever-vigilant in the face of evolving security challenges. As the Army embraces the Decade of Transformation, such exercises are pivotal in enhancing technological integration, precision warfare, and joint force capabilities, ensuring a robust and adaptive force for the future.
Key Highlights of the Exercise:
✅ Precision engagement of armoured targets using ATGMs
✅ Day and night engagements over extended ranges in simulated battlefield scenarios
✅ Seamless integration of Infantry and Mechanised Infantry for coordinated warfare
✅ Demonstration of precision strike capabilities and high combat proficiency
✅ Aligned with the Indian Army’s vision for the ‘Decade of Transformation’
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