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Indian Army Conducts Anti-Tank Guided Missile Firing Exercise in High-Altitude Area
Indian Army Conducts Anti-Tank Guided Missile Firing Exercise in High-Altitude Area
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The anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system's effectiveness in high-altitude conditions serves as validation for the “One Missile, One Tank” goal, emphasizing... 12.04.2024, Sputnik India
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The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army carried out a training drill in Sikkim on Thursday, involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at the extreme high altitude of 17,000 feet, according to a press release from the Defence Ministry, cited by Indian Media.Missile-firing detachments from mechanised and infantry units across the Eastern Command participated in the exercise.The press release highlighted the ATGM detachments' ability to effectively neutralize armoured threats with exceptional lethality, ensuring successful mission outcomes even in challenging mountainous terrain.In February of this year, the Trishakti Corps carried out a rescue operation in Nathu-La, East Sikkim, rescuing over 500 tourists stranded due to sudden heavy snowfall.Alongside their border security duties in Sikkim, the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army remains consistently ready to support the civil administration and the local populace.
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Indian Army Conducts Anti-Tank Guided Missile Firing Exercise in High-Altitude Area
The anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system's effectiveness in high-altitude conditions serves as validation for the “One Missile, One Tank” goal, emphasizing the precision and effectiveness of the ATGM system in extremely elevated landscapes.
The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army carried out a training drill in Sikkim on Thursday, involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at the extreme high altitude of 17,000 feet, according to a press release from the Defence Ministry, cited by Indian Media.
Missile-firing detachments from mechanised and infantry units across the Eastern Command participated in the exercise.
The training encompassed comprehensive continuity drills and live firing exercises from various platforms targeting both moving and stationary objects to simulate battlefield scenarios.
The press release highlighted the ATGM detachments' ability to effectively neutralize armoured threats with exceptional lethality, ensuring successful mission outcomes even in challenging mountainous terrain.
The performance of the anti-tank guided missile system in high-altitude settings reaffirms the objective of "Ek Missile, Ek Tank" i.e., "One Missile One Tank", demonstrating the precision and efficacy of the ATGM system in extremely elevated terrains, the statement added.
In February of this year, the Trishakti Corps carried out a rescue operation in Nathu-La, East Sikkim, rescuing over 500 tourists stranded due to sudden heavy snowfall.
Despite sub-zero temperatures, the Trishakti Corps swiftly responded, providing assistance to the stranded individuals.
Alongside their
border security duties in Sikkim, the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army remains consistently ready to support the civil administration and the local populace.
