Opinion: With Chinese Army Still On Border, Indian Army Needs A Robust Artillery Force

The last major procurement of 155-mm Bofors guns occurred in 1987. Recent years have seen the introduction of additional artillery pieces, but inventory remains significantly below target.

The 155-mm Bofors guns played a pivotal role during the Kargil conflict in 1999, significantly impacting the dynamics of the engagement against the Pakistani army.

Source : PTI

Artillery guns are essential components of ground warfare, yet the Indian Army has faced significant challenges in acquiring these critical assets in adequate quantities, leaving it feeling constrained in its operational capabilities. The last major procurement of 155-mm Bofors guns occurred in 1987, and the Indian Army did not receive any substantial reinforcements for three decades afterwards. Although recent years have seen the introduction of additional artillery pieces, the current