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Live-fire drills focused on artillery, rockets, air-defence and drone-counter measures.

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Soldiers practiced target identification, coordinate relay, fire command issuance and correction after firing.

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The exercise aims to improve interoperability and tactical understanding between the two armies.

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Around 600 personnel from each nation participated, covering mountain, semi-mountain and desert terrains.

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Canine units showcased their role in detecting hidden threats and supporting troops.

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Summary

Indian and United States troops, about 600 from each side, practiced coordinated targeting, fire-command procedures, and post-fire assessment using M777 Ultra-Light Howitzers, Dhanush guns, Pinaka rocket launchers, L70 air-defence guns and an anti-drone system.

The training emphasized precision, rapid response and seamless coordination across mountainous and semi-mountainous environments.

Four Indian Army dogs demonstrated entry and agility skills, providing a professional exchange on canine support in operations.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
interoperability
the ability of different forces to work together smoothly
artillery
large weapons that fire shells over long distances
rocket launcher
a device that shoots rockets
air-defence
systems that protect against aircraft or drones
drone
an unmanned aircraft that can fly without a pilot
coordinates
a set of numbers that locate a point on a map
engagement
the act of beginning to fire at a target
precision
the quality of being exact and accurate
semi-mountainous
areas that have some hills but are not full mountains
canine unit
a group of trained dogs that help soldiers
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