Since the standoff with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh in May 2020, the Army has deployed its entire range of medium range artillery guns and long range rockets in the region to augment its long range fire power as part of the reorientation towards the Northern borders. The Army is now in the process of procuring another 100 K9-Vajra howitzers which has already been approved by the Defence Ministry.
The Regiment of Artillery is also in the process of inducting loitering mutations while it is also looking at procuring tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
“Induction of Dhanush, K-9 Vajra and M777 Ultra Light Howitzers (ULH) has enhanced reach of artillery firepower on the Northern borders. Operationalisation of Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launch System (MRLS) has added punch to long range capability of artillery firepower,” a defence source said. The Regiment of Artillery is celebrating the 196th Gunners Day on September 28.
