In a display of military prowess, the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army recently carried out a training exercise involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at an extraordinary altitude of 17,000 feet in the mountainous region of Sikkim. This exercise, aimed at honing the combat readiness of the armed forces, underscores India’s commitment to maintaining a strong defence posture in challenging terrain.
The exercise, conducted on Thursday, April 11, showcased the army’s capability to operate and engage targets effectively in high-altitude environments, where adverse weather conditions and rugged terrain pose unique challenges. The successful firing of ATGMs at such extreme heights demonstrates the army’s preparedness to defend the nation’s borders against any potential threats.
Missile-firing detachments from mechanised and infantry units of the entire Eastern Command participated in the training exercise.The exercise encompassed comprehensive continuity training and live firing from different platforms while moving, as well as static targets depicting battlefield conditions, the release stated.
The ATGM detachments demonstrated the capability to neutralise armoured threats with unparalleled lethality, ensuring mission success on treacherous mountains, it added.
The ATGM system’s performance in high-altitude environments reaffirms the aim of ‘Ek Missile Ek Tank’, and showcases the accuracy and effectiveness of the ATGM system in super-high-altitude terrain, the release stated further. (With Inputs from ANI)
