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Indian, US Armies Conduct Joint Artillery Drills at Mahajan Range
Indian and United States Army soldiers are training together in Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026.
They held artillery firing practice at the Mahajan Field Firing Range.
The soldiers used several weapons, including the M777, Dhanush and Pinaka systems.
They also practised with L70 air-defence guns and M-LIDS systems.
Teams first learned how to find and identify targets.
They then practised sending firing instructions and correcting shots.
The training helps both armies understand how the other works.
It is meant to improve teamwork and readiness for combined operations.
The exercise began on September 15 and is the 22nd India-US joint military exercise.
Indian and United States Army troops conducted joint firing drills at the Mahajan Field Firing Range.
The exercise featured the M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer, Dhanush artillery gun and Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher.
L70 air-defence guns and M-LIDS systems were also used during practice sessions.
Observation Post teams trained in target identification, fire orders, engagement procedures and fire correction.
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 is the 22nd India-US exercise and began on September 15.
- Who
- Indian Army and United States Army troops.
- What
- They conducted joint firing and Observation Post training using multiple artillery and other weapon systems.
- Where
- Mahajan Field Firing Range.
- When
- Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 began on September 15; the drills were ongoing when reported.
- Why
- To improve interoperability, coordination, tactical procedures and readiness for combined operations.
Key facts
- Exercise
- Yudh Abhyas 2026
- Participating forces
- Indian Army and United States Army
- Edition
- 22nd India-US joint military exercise
- Main location
- Mahajan Field Firing Range
- Weapons featured
- M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer, Dhanush artillery gun and Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher
- Additional systems
- L70 air-defence guns and M-LIDS systems
- Training focus
- Interoperability in planning, coordination and execution of fires
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