U.S. Army conducts training with 25 mm Bradley cannon fire near the Belarus border

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U.S. Army conducts 2 days of live-fire training on the Lithuania–Belarus border
U.S. Army conducts 2 days of live-fire training on the Lithuania–Belarus border (Photo: X @ArmyRecognition)

The U.S. Army carried out, on January 11 and 12, live-fire training with the Bradley armored vehicle in Lithuania, near 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 U.S. command, the exercises aimed to increase crew lethality and proficiency, as well as to validate operational performance in both daytime and nighttime scenarios. The training is part of a continuous preparation cycle 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, a coaxial machine gun, and TOW anti-tank missiles. During the exercises, crews tested target recognition, firing accuracy, movement coordination, and integration with support elements—essential requirements for operational certification in contested environments.

Located near Belarus and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, Pabradė has become one of NATO’s main training hubs in the Baltic region. The operation is part of the Atlantic Resolve initiative and strengthens military cooperation between the United States and Lithuania at a time when NATO maintains heightened attention on the security and stability of the region.

Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @Defence_IDA | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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