Indian Army Conducts Anti-Tank Guided Missile Field Firing Test In Bengal’s Teesta Range — PICS

The annual Eastern Command Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) field firing took place at Teesta Field Firing Range in West Bengal from 20 to 28 February.

Indian Army conducts ATGM firing test.

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The annual Eastern Command Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) field firing was conducted at Teesta Field Firing Range in West Bengal from February 20 to February 28, news agency TIN reported citing a defence official.

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According to a defence release, over 1500 personnel from various Infantry and Mechanised Infantry Battalion units took part in the command-level training exercise.

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The firing was conducted under the aegis of the Trishakti Corps, and more than 260 missiles were fired to achieve the goal of one missile and tank.

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According to the defence release, firing was carried out in accordance with tactical scenarios on the battlefield in which tanks played a significant role. The ATGM detachments fired from a variety of modes, which they may have to employ depending on the tactical situation.

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These included firing from various vehicles, including the newly inducted indigenous light strike vehicle, as well as ground-based detachments. The release also stated that helicopter-inserted detachments engaged targets.

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According to the release, the firing was witnessed by the GOC of Trishakti Corps. He praised the troops for their professional excellence and operational readiness, and he encouraged them to improve their skills with this important weapon

Annual Eastern Command ATGM field firing conducted at Teesta Field Firing Range in West Bengal

Tweeted By DEFENCE SAHIL The annual Eastern Command Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) field firing was conducted at Teesta Field Firing Range in West Bengal from the 20 to the 28th of February 2024. The firing was carried out under the aegis of Trishakti Corps of the Eastern Command. More than 260 missiles were fired with an aim to achieve the target of ‘One Missile One Tank.’

Defence PRO said, More than 1,500 personnel from various units of infantry and mechanized infantry battalions of the Indian Army participated in the command level training exercise.

The Trishakti Corps stated, “The firing was conducted keeping in view the tactical scenarios on the battlefield in which tanks have got a major role. The ATGM detachments fired from various modes that they might have to adopt based on tactical situations.” It added, “These included firing from various vehicles including the recently inducted indigenous Light Strike Vehicle and firing by ground-based detachments. Engagement of targets by detachments ed by helicopters was also practiced.”

The firing was witnessed by GOC, Trishakti Corps. He applauded the troops for their professional excellence and operational readiness and exhorted them to gain excellence in this important weapon.