Guwahati, March 2 The Indian Army conducted a joint artillery firing exercise in collaboration with other security agencies in Assam’s Tamulpur district, an official statement said on Monday.
The Spearhead Gunners conducted the exercise along with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Assam Rifles, and Army Aviation at Darranga in Tamulpur on Sunday, it said.
The exercise showcased the integrated use of advanced surveillance resources, reconnaissance and surveillance flights, and coordinated operations with Mortar Fire Controllers from the Infantry, ITBP, and Assam Rifles.
"It focused on enhancing real-time battlefield awareness, precise target acquisition, and swift engagement capabilities in challenging terrain conditions," the statement said.
Surveillance assets and reconnaissance flights played a crucial role in target detection and fire correction, with helicopters from Army Aviation also participating in the exercise.
The joint training significantly enhanced operational preparedness and collective capability to effectively respond to emerging security challenges, it said.
The exercise also validated a robust framework for integrated surveillance, firepower employment, and mutual confidence among the Indian Army and paramilitary forces, the statement added.