Indian Army’s Howitzer Modernization Lags: Only 300 of 3,000-4,000 Guns Inducted Since Kargil War

Bharat-52 155mm, 52 calibre towed howitzer developed by private firm Bharat ForgeThe Indian Army’s artillery modernisation, particularly the induction of new howitzers, has faced substantial delays since the 1999 Kargil War. Following the conflict, where the performance of Bofors guns was critical, the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan (FARP) was formulated in 1999 with a clear vision to
Bharat-52 155mm, 52 calibre towed howitzer developed by private firm Bharat ForgeThe Indian Army’s artillery modernisation, particularly the induction of new howitzers, has faced substantial delays since the 1999 Kargil War. Following the conflict, where the performance of Bofors guns was critical, the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan (FARP) was formulated in 1999 with a clear vision to
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