The Indian Army recently carried out drills in eastern Ladakh to test its ability to rapidly deploy tanks and other combat vehicles across the Indus River. The drills were conducted in the vicinity of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border between India and China.
The Indus River is a major obstacle to military movement in the region, and the drills were designed to test the army’s ability to overcome this obstacle. The drills involved the use of a variety of vehicles, including tanks, armored personnel carriers, and self-propelled artillery. The vehicles were transported across the river using a variety of methods, including pontoon bridges, amphibious assault vehicles, and helicopters.
The drills were successful in demonstrating the army’s ability to rapidly deploy tanks and other combat vehicles across the Indus River. This is a significant capability, as it would allow the army to quickly attack enemy positions in the event of a conflict. The drills were also seen as a signal to China, as they demonstrated India’s ability to deploy forces to the eastern Ladakh sector in a short period of time.
The drills were conducted by the 14 Corps of the Indian Army, which is responsible for the defense of the eastern Ladakh sector. The 14 Corps is one of the most powerful corps in the Indian Army, and it is equipped with a variety of modern weapons and equipment.
The drills were a success, and they demonstrated the army’s ability to rapidly deploy tanks and other combat vehicles across the Indus River. This is a significant capability, as it would allow the army to quickly attack enemy positions in the event of a conflict. The drills were also seen as a signal to China, as they demonstrated India’s ability to deploy forces to the eastern Ladakh sector in a short period of time.
The new weapon systems include
- Dhanush – Made in India Howitzer
- M4 Quick Reaction Force Vehicles
- All Terrain Vehicles
Captain V Mishra, says, “This equipment is a 155 mm x 45 calibre Dhanush Made in India Howitzer. This modern two-system is made by a gun carriage factory in Jabalpur under the Make in-India scheme and it is stationed here since last year. It has the ability to target above 4000 meters of sea level with the accuracy of a 48-kilometre target.
The Indian Army has deployed All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in the eastern Ladakh sector to help soldiers guard the borders.
