New Delhi. The Indian Army is taking big steps to increase its artillery capability. The government is in the final stages of proposing the purchase of 300 indigenous Dhanush howitzers. With this purchase, 15 new artillery regiments will be raised in the army, which will increase long-range accurate firing and strategic strength.
Ministry’s approval soon
This purchase of the army has been sent for approval in the high level meeting of the Ministry of Defence. Even before this, the Army had ordered 114 Dhanush guns, many of which have already been deployed.
Features of Dhanush Howitzer
Dhanush is a 155 mm long-range cannon developed by Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited. It includes modern electronics, firing control systems and ballistic computation technology. It is capable of firing both day and night. Also it can work with NATO standard ammunition. Can aim accurately up to 38 kilometers.
increase in army strength
A regiment generally had 18 guns. With the arrival of 300 Dhanush cannons, 15 new regiments will be created in the army. This will increase long range firing capability in border areas and hilly areas and old weapons will be gradually replaced.
Make in India promotion
80 percent of the Dhanush project has been manufactured in India. This will reduce dependence on foreign weapons and strengthen the domestic defense industry. The government believes that such projects will strengthen Make in India and self-reliant India.
Strategic Benefits of Dhanush Howitzer
This will not only increase the capability of the army, but will also further strengthen security on the borders. The deployment of modern artillery will make the strategy to respond to long-range attacks more precise.
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