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India, US troops conduct joint artillery drills with M777, L70 and M‑LIDS in Rajasthan desert
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🗓 23 Sep 2026, 07:00 AM
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Indian and American forces carried out a large‑scale artillery exercise in the Rajasthan desert, employing the M777 howitzer, L70 gun and the Mobile Laser‑Based Targeting System (M‑LIDS).
New Delhi – The Indian Army and United States forces jointly executed a major artillery drill in the desert region of Rajasthan, aiming to sharpen coordination and tactical interoperability between the two militaries. The exercise, overseen by senior commanders from both sides, involved synchronized firing sequences and target‑acquisition drills.
The drill featured the American‑made M777 155 mm howitzer, the Indian‑produced L70 105 mm gun and the Mobile Laser‑Based Targeting System (M‑LIDS), a precision‑guidance platform that enhances accuracy for artillery rounds. Crews from both nations practiced rapid deployment, fire‑control procedures and data‑link integration.
Conducted in the arid expanse of the Rajasthan desert, the manoeuvre underscores the growing defence partnership between New Delhi and Washington, especially in the context of evolving regional security dynamics. Officials noted that the exercise will inform future joint operations and procurement decisions, though no specific outcomes were disclosed.
The drill featured the American‑made M777 155 mm howitzer, the Indian‑produced L70 105 mm gun and the Mobile Laser‑Based Targeting System (M‑LIDS), a precision‑guidance platform that enhances accuracy for artillery rounds. Crews from both nations practiced rapid deployment, fire‑control procedures and data‑link integration.
Conducted in the arid expanse of the Rajasthan desert, the manoeuvre underscores the growing defence partnership between New Delhi and Washington, especially in the context of evolving regional security dynamics. Officials noted that the exercise will inform future joint operations and procurement decisions, though no specific outcomes were disclosed.