Indian Army Upgrades 105mm Field Gun with Automatic Gun-Laying Tech to Boost Artillery Precision
मुख्य बातें
- •The Indian Army has upgraded the 105mm Indian Field Gun (IFG) with automatic gun-laying technology, replacing manual aiming with a computerised system.
- •The modification, carried out at the 506 Army Base Workshop, improves response time, accuracy, and rate of fire while enabling faster "shoot and scoot" operations.
- •The upgrade aligns with the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan (FARP), which aims to transition artillery regiments from 105mm to 155mm calibre.
- •Existing advanced systems like the Dhanush, M-777, K-9 Vajra, and the upcoming ATAGS already utilise 155mm shells, but the IFG upgrade ensures legacy systems remain effective.
The Indian Army has introduced a significant upgrade to the 105 mm Indian Field Gun (IFG), the backbone of the Regiment of Artillery, by integrating automatic gun-laying technology. This modification replaces the traditional manual dial-turning process with a computerised system, enabling the artillery crew to aim and adjust the gun automatically. The development is part of the broader modernisation drive undertaken by the armed forces to enhance operational efficiency and combat effectiveness.
