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An Indian Army team may take part in the Russian tank biathlon, a mechanized kind of sport invented by the Russian Military, the Centre for Analysis of World Arms Trade said on its website.
A military delegation from India recently visited the Taman Motorized Rifle Division of the Western Military District, stationed in the Moscow suburb of Alabino, to inspect the venue of the biathlon and to familiarize itself with the competition and its rules, the Centre said, citing a spokesman of the Russian Western Military District.
The Indian officers visited the dormitories, which are meant to accommodate the competitors, and the soldier’s canteens, the website said.
The Indian armed forces are familiar with Russian tanks, as they already operate the MBT T-72 and T-90.
The tank biathlon is supposed to utilize the complex training of tank crews including their rough terrain passing skills combined with the ability to provide accurate and rapid fire whilst on-route.
Italian servicemen have also expressed interest in participating in the Tank biathlon. In December 2013 the venue was inspected by the troops of the 132nd Armored Ariete Brigade of the Italian Armed Forces, according to the Centre’s website.
http://indrus.in/news/2014/02/05/indian_army_mulls_taking_part_tank_biathlon_32843.html
A military delegation from India recently visited the Taman Motorized Rifle Division of the Western Military District, stationed in the Moscow suburb of Alabino, to inspect the venue of the biathlon and to familiarize itself with the competition and its rules, the Centre said, citing a spokesman of the Russian Western Military District.
The Indian officers visited the dormitories, which are meant to accommodate the competitors, and the soldier’s canteens, the website said.
The Indian armed forces are familiar with Russian tanks, as they already operate the MBT T-72 and T-90.
The tank biathlon is supposed to utilize the complex training of tank crews including their rough terrain passing skills combined with the ability to provide accurate and rapid fire whilst on-route.
Italian servicemen have also expressed interest in participating in the Tank biathlon. In December 2013 the venue was inspected by the troops of the 132nd Armored Ariete Brigade of the Italian Armed Forces, according to the Centre’s website.
http://indrus.in/news/2014/02/05/indian_army_mulls_taking_part_tank_biathlon_32843.html
