Sweden’s Archer Howitzers Redefine Artillery Warfare
DefenseNews: Has the very nature of artillery warfare shifted irrevocably in the age of drones and precision strikes? As Ukraine’s battlefield evolves under relentless Russian pressure, a quiet revolution in artillery systems is unfolding one that could reshape the future of land combat for militaries around the world. At the center of this transformation stands Sweden’s Archer 155 mm self-propelled howitzer , a highly automated, rapidly deployable artillery platform that is proving indispensable for fast counter-battery missions . Its employ…
Howitzer gun deal will enhance defence ties with India: US Ambassador
NEW DELHI: The government’s decision to buy 145 M777 155mm/45-calibre ultra-light Howitzer battlefield guns from BAE Systems under the Foreign Sales Military route with the US will further enhance defence ties between both the countries, according to US Ambassador to India Richard Verma. The deal was approved by the Defence Ministry in June and the letter of agreement or LoA was signed on Wednesday between both the governments. “Indian industry will partner with the US defence subsidiary of BAE Systems to locally assemble, integr…
India’s Artillery Procurement Saga
Napoleon once said, “God fights on the side with the best artillery.” There is little doubt that the Indian Army’s artillery is in urgent need of modernization. That much was clear after the Kargil War, where artillery played a decisive factor. But delays in procurement are hindering the process. Take 155 mm towed howitzers, a key element of India’s artillery. India hasn’t purchased a new system since the Bofors in 1980s. Senior Indian army officials have also raised concerns over shortages of modern artillery systems, which they beli…
Modern artillery may give a boost to army’s firepower
After an almost 26-year wait, the Indian Army may finally lay its hands on what are being touted as modern artillery guns developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. The army will get 40 self-propelled guns (SPG), recently developed by the Chennai-based Central Vehicle Research and Development Establishment of DRDO, worth R820 crore to meet the force's requirements, sources said. Though these 130-mm guns will not be a substitute to the aging Bofors received from Sweden in 1986, or the ultra-light Howi…
China-specific strike corps on table
The cabinet committee on security is to shortly take a call on the diplomatic ramifications of raising a new army formation for the China frontier in the east and the north-east. The cabinet committee on security is to shortly take a call on the diplomatic ramifications of raising a new army formation for the China frontier in the east and the north-east. The defence ministry has all but finalised the plan for a proposed “mountain strike corps” that the army has been wanting for the last two years, and officials believe the financial…
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