Army packs artillery power at China border

AS the Artillery regiment prepares to celebrate its 198th anniversary on September 28, the Army is working towards modernising its artillery.

- MAYANK SINGH

In an interaction with media persons, Lt Gen Adosh Kumar said that the Army has taken several measures to counter the supply chain issues caused by ongoing global conflict, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war, whilst also carrying out the 'mediumisation' of guns.

By the year 2042, 155 mm guns will be the standard calibre of all artillery guns, he said.

Meanwhile, a number of 155 mm calibre guns/howitzers have been inducted in the Regiment of Artillery, including Ultra-Light Howitzer (ULH) M-777, K-9 Vajra, Dhanush & Sharang. Dhanush is the country's first indigenously-built artillery gun to be inducted.

Lt Gen Adosh Kumar said that regarding mediumisation, the Army has prepared plans for the next 25 years. "We have a plan for 2027, 2047, and even for 2042," he said.