New Delhi. 20 August 2024. Sniper Rifles are very potent weapon system in modern warfare. As evident through current conflicts, Snipers have been force multipliers to any Commander undertaking urban operations It has played decisive role in not only engaging targets but also creating psychological fear in enemy’s mind thus clearing the landscape for progression of own operations. India has deployed 8.68 mm Sako sniper rifles (Finland) and 7.62mm Dragunov Sniper Rifle (Russia). Srilanka has deployed 7.62mm Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Rifle (AIAW), made in UK.
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Detachment from both Indian and Sri Lankan Contingent participated in the final exercise of Fighting in Built up Area, wherein they occupied dominating heights, scanned complete area by forming sniper grid and cleared the pathway for attacking columns.
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