Tank biathlon

In the second lap, different targets imitating an anti-tank mortar (RPG) squad and an infantry unit are fired upon.

[3] The first international tank biathlon competition was held at the Alabino proving ground in the Moscow Oblast on 12–17 August 2013.

This year the Tank Biathlon was held as a headliner of the 2015 International Army Games [ru] that included similar competitions for all things military, from artillery (Masters of Fire) and air force (Aviadarts) to field kitchens.

[citation needed] Veteran of both previous events, Team Belarus decided to participate in the Army Games "only in the disciplines where we are absolutely ready" and thus did not enter the Tank Biathlon (after finishing only 5th last year).

Consequently, Belarus won 3 gold, 50 silver and 249 bronze awards and finished 3rd in the total medal score of the Army Games, being surpassed only by Russia and China.

List of participants with color scheme: The third Tank Biathlon took place in Alabino as part of the 2nd International Army Games [ru] from 30 July to 13 August.

However, as a result of both T-90 Bhishma tanks (the main one and the reserve one) malfunctioning, the Indian squad was unable to complete the race and were disqualified before the semifinal.

The biathlon was not held in 2023 and 2024 as the International Army Games were paused due to shortages stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Legend: On 23 August 2020, tank biathlon was added as a time-limited event in the War Thunder military simulation game that coincided with the real-world competition.