Indian Army has decided to advance its firepower, with a greater emphasis on mobility, precision attacks, range, quick strikes, and survivability, after getting influenced by the Ukraine war that entered 571 days on Sunday. According to a report by the Hindustan Times, the Indian Army is also ramping up its weapons including guns, rocket systems, and missiles. Army's five-pronged strategy, which will cost thousands of crores, evolved after assessing the needs of the artillery regiments on a battlefield. Citing an official, the HT report said all regiments would be equipped with advanced 155mm artillery gun systems, inducting missiles and rockets...

Source: Mint September 17, 2023 14:51 UTC