On January 11 and 12, the US Army carried out live fire training from the Bradley armored vehicle in Lithuania, close to the border with Belarus.
The activity took place at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area, in Pabradė, and involved soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division, reinforcing the American presence on NATO’s eastern flank.
According to the American command, the exercises aimed to increase the lethality and proficiency of the crews, in addition to validating operational performance in day and night scenarios. The training is part of a continuous cycle of preparation to ensure combat-ready forces in a region considered strategic by the military alliance.
The Bradley Fighting Vehicle, used in the maneuvers, is equipped with a 25 mm cannon, coaxial machine gun and TOW anti-tank missiles. During the exercises, the crews tested target recognition, firing accuracy, movement coordination and integration with support elements, essential requirements for operational certification in contested environments.
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Located close to Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, Pabradė has become one of NATO’s main training hubs in the Baltic. The operation is part of the Atlantic Resolve initiative and reinforces military cooperation between the United States and Lithuania, at a time when NATO pays increased attention to security and stability in the region.
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: @Defence_IDA | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
U.S. Army Conducts High-Intensity Winter Live-Fire Training with M2 Bradley Vehicles in Lithuania pic.twitter.com/A1biePcmo8
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