Guwahati: The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army conducted a training exercise of Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) firing at a high-altitude area of 17,000 feet in Sikkim.
Missile Firing Detachments from Mechanised and Infantry Units of entire Eastern Command participated in the training exercise, as per PRO Defence Guwahati.
The training exercise involved comprehensive continuity training and live firing from various platforms, targeting both moving and static objectives to simulate battlefield conditions.
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The ATGM Detachments demonstrated capability to neutralise armoured threats with unparalleled lethality, ensuring mission success on treacherous mountains.
The officer informed that the ATGM system’s performance in high-altitude environments reaffirms the aim of “Ek Missile Ek Tank” and showcased the accuracy and effectiveness of ATGM system in Super High-Altitude terrain.
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