Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Army-ITBP Joint Exercise Enhances Combat Synergy
The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recently conducted a joint training exercise called Agni Pariksha.
This six-day exercise took place in Arunachal Pradesh and involved infantry personnel learning about artillery procedures from experienced gunners.
The goal was to improve understanding and coordination between different forces, making them better prepared for future battles.
This was the first phase of the exercise, and it's seen as an important step in developing integrated combat capabilities.
The Indian Army and ITBP conducted a joint training exercise named Agni Pariksha from January 19 to 24 in Arunachal Pradesh.
The exercise aimed to familiarize non-artillery personnel with artillery procedures and coordination mechanisms.
Infantry and ITBP personnel were trained to independently conduct multiple artillery firing drills under the supervision of experienced gunners.
The primary objective was to enhance inter-force combat synergy and operational integration, breaking traditional role silos.
This was the first phase of the exercise, seen as a pioneering initiative for developing integrated combat capabilities for future battlefields.
- Who
- Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Infantry regiments
- What
- Joint training exercise to familiarize non-artillery personnel with artillery procedures
- When
- January 19 to 24
- Where
- Sigar, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance inter-force combat synergy and operational integration, and to break traditional role silos
- Exercise Name
- Agni Pariksha
- Duration
- January 19 to 24
- Location
- Sigar, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Participants
- Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Infantry regiments
- Primary Objective
- Familiarize non-artillery personnel with artillery procedures
