Itanagar: The Indian Army, in coordination with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Arunachal Scouts, Para Special Forces and the newly raised Bhairav Battalion, conducted a three-day joint artillery field firing exercise at Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district.
Held from February 23 to 25, the exercise focused on improving operational readiness and strengthening coordination among multiple forces operating in high-altitude and strategically sensitive areas, a defence spokesperson said on Friday.
According to Defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat, the primary objective of the drill was to enhance inter-agency synergy and sharpen combat preparedness in mountainous terrain. The exercise featured a series of live artillery firing missions carried out under simulated battlefield conditions.
He said the integrated training marked an important step towards deeper joint operational integration and cross-arm cooperation among the participating units.
The exercise incorporated advanced technologies, modern equipment and updated operational procedures to optimise the deployment of artillery firepower.
Troops trained in realistic combat scenarios replicating the challenges of high-altitude warfare, enabling them to practise coordinated fire missions with greater precision and efficiency. The drill also strengthened mutual trust, responsiveness and coordination among the forces involved.
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Officials added that the successful completion of the exercise underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to enhancing integrated war-fighting capabilities, promoting inter-agency collaboration and conducting realistic training to meet evolving security challenges, particularly in mountainous regions such as Arunachal Pradesh.
