Yudh Abhyas 2026: M777 howitzers roar as Indian, US forces showcase firepower in Rajasthan
Indian and US military forces conducted a live-fire exercise in Rajasthan using M777 Ultra Light Howitzers. The training focused on enhancing interoperability and operational coordination between the two nations' armies.
Why it matters
Joint military exercises between India and the US signal strengthening defense ties and strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian and US Army personnel conducted a live firing demonstration involving the M777 Ultra Light Howitzer at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan as part of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, showcasing artillery capabilities and operational coordination between the two forces.According to the official update by the Indian Army, Indian gun crews demonstrated the M777's firing capabilities, while the visiting US contingent later interacted with Ultra Light Howitzer battery personnel at the gun positions to exchange operational knowledge and battlefield best practices.The live firing demonstration followed a lecture-cum-demonstration on the deployment of the M777 conducted at the Mahajan Field Firing Range on Wednesday.
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