Siliguri, Mar 7 (Reporter) The Eastern Command of the Indian Army has successfully conducted a week-long Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) field firing exercise at the Teesta Field Firing Ranges, the Defence sources said on Friday. The exercise on Thursday brought together Infantry and Mechanised Infantry units, demonstrating high synergy, tactical coordination, and battlefield proficiency. Multiple ATGMs were successfully launched under simulated combat conditions, achieving pinpoint accuracy. To enhance realism and combat effectiveness, targets were engaged day and night over extended ranges, replicating battlefield conditions. This rigorous training ensured a comprehensive evaluation of missile systems, crew proficiency, and adaptability across diverse operational scenarios, a Defence release said. The Mechanised Infantry showcased its formidable firepower by launching ATGMs from Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV). This large-scale field firing exercise underscored the Indian Army’s ongoing modernisation efforts, ensuring it remains future-ready, combat-capable, and ever-vigilant in the face of evolving security challenges. As the Army embraced the Decade of Transformation, such exercises are pivotal in enhancing technological integration, precision warfare, and joint force capabilities, ensuring a robust and adaptive force for the future. The key of the exercise was among others precision engagement of armoured targets using ATGMs, day and night engagements over extended ranges in simulated battlefield scenarios and seamless integration of Infantry and Mechanised Infantry for coordinated warfare...////...