The U.S. Army conducted live-fire training using the Bradley armored vehicle in Lithuania near the Belarusian border on January 11th and 12th.
This activity was held at the General Silvestras Zukauskas Training Center in Pabrade, and soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division participated, strengthening the U.S. military presence on NATO’s eastern front.
According to the U.S. military command, the purpose of this training is to improve the crew’s combat lethality and proficiency, and to verify their ability to carry out operations in day and night situations. The exercises are part of an ongoing readiness cycle to maintain combat readiness in a region the military alliance deems strategically important.
The Bradley infantry fighting vehicle used in the training is equipped with a 25mm cannon, a coaxial machine gun, and TOW anti-tank missiles. During the training, aircrews were tested on target identification, fire accuracy, maneuver coordination, and integration with support elements – essential requirements for certification to operate in a conflict environment.
Pabrade, located near Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad airfield, has established itself as one of NATO’s main training bases in the Baltic region. This operation is part of the Atlantic Resolve initiative and further solidifies military cooperation between the United States and Lithuania as NATO increases its vigilance for security and stability in the region.
source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @Defence_IDA | This content was created with the help of AI and has been reviewed by our editorial staff.
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