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India-US 'Yudh Abhyas 2026': Sako Rifles Fired in Himalayas, Indian Drones Tested
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News18•27-09-2026, 13:51
India-US 'Yudh Abhyas 2026': Sako Rifles Fired in Himalayas, Indian Drones Tested
- •Indian and US armies conducted joint training in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand as part of 'Yudh Abhyas 2026'.
- •Soldiers from both nations targeted objects up to 580 meters away with Indian Sako rifles, aiming to enhance coordination and joint operational capabilities.
- •US Army Sergeant First Class Dylan Tinkey praised the Indian Sako rifle, comparing it favorably to the US Army's Mark-22 sniper rifle.
- •Training revealed similarities in sniper-spotter coordination techniques; drone operators and scout soldiers also participated.
- •Indian Army's Ashni Drone Unit collaborated with US scout soldiers, sharing experiences on drone use and surveillance in mountainous regions.
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During the joint training session in Auli, Uttarakhand, snipers from the Indian and US armies utilized Indian Sako TRG rifles, which fire .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition, to target objects up to 580 meters away.
US Army Sergeant First Class Dylan Tinkey, who previously underwent a 25-day special training course at the Indian Army Sniper School in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, praised the Indian Sako rifle and compared it to the US Mark-22 sniper rifle.
Drone operators and scout soldiers from both countries practiced identifying hidden targets in mountainous and dense forest regions, with the Indian Army's Ashni Drone Unit working alongside US scout soldiers.
