The Bharatiya Army has submitted a proposal worth over 6,500 Crore to the Defence Ministry for the acquisition of 400 howitzers from Bharatiya firms. This move is part of the Army’s strategic plan for modernisation, with a particular focus on ‘Mediumisation’, involving the integration of lighter, technologically advanced artillery. The aim is to enhance the uniformity of the standard of artillery systems used by the army in its arsenal. The Regiment of Artillery within the Bharatiya Army is spearheading this endeavour, seeking to leverage the expertise of Indian industry to manufacture 155 mm/52 calibre Towed Gun Systems (TGS).
