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  • Indian Army Conducts AMAR Unarmed Combat Training at 14,000 Feet to Enhance Border Defense Capabilities

    Indian Army Conducts AMAR Unarmed Combat Training at 14,000 Feet to Enhance Border Defense Capabilities

    Nov 26, 2025 12:53 am CST

    The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps has initiated the innovative Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) at extreme altitudes exceeding 14,000 feet. This specialized unarmed combat training program blends traditional Indian martial arts with modern techniques to prepare soldiers for close-quarters combat in challenging mountainous terrain along India's northern borders, enhancing their combat readiness even without conventional weapons.