In another step to deepen defence engagement, the Indian Army has successfully installed and operationalised a 12-lane Infantry Weapons Training Simulator at the Myanmar Army Combat Forces School in Bahtoo recently.
This marks India’s continued support to Myanmar, a friendly foreign country, through its capacity-building and professional military training infrastructure support.
An X post by Indian Army’s handle on February 9, 2026, said the simulator was installed by the Mobile Training Team from the Simulator Development Division.
Apart from the installation, Indian Army instructors imparted comprehensive training to Myanmar Army personnel. The training covered system handling, execution of simulated combat scenarios, and technical maintenance of the advanced training equipment, it said.
The Infantry Weapons Training Simulator helps to enhance marksmanship, tactical decision-making, and weapon-handling skills in a controlled and safe environment for soldiers.
Soldiers can train across multiple simulated scenarios through the system, helping to reduce ammunition expenditure while improving combat readiness and operational efficiency.
The 12-lane configuration enables collective training, mirroring realistic battlefield conditions for infantry units, according to Indian Army officers.
This latest engagement forms part of a broader framework of India-Myanmar military ties, which have historically included training exchanges, coordinated border management, and defence cooperation initiatives.