Question: Which of the following Ultra Light Howitzers, light artillery gun is inducted into the services?
(a) Pinaka
(b) Dhananjay
(c) Vajra
(d) Prahar
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister, on 9th November dedicated the globally combat proven M777 A2 Ultra Light Howitzers, K-9 Vajra-tracked Self Propelled Guns to the service of the Nation at Devlali Field Firing Ranges.
- 6×6 Filed Artillery Tractors by Ashok Leyland was also inducted to provide replacement to ageing Gun towing vehicles.
- The 155mm, 39 calibre Ultra Light Howitzers have been procured from USA under government to government foreign military sales and will be assembled in India by BAE Systems in partnership with Mahindra defence.
- The gun systems versatile light weight and can be heli-lifted, thereby providing much needed flexibility in deployment in various terrains.
- The first ten K9 Vajra 155mm/52 calibre guns have been imported from South Korea and balance 90 guns will be largely manufactured in India with some major assemblies coming from South Korea.
By Ramayan Upadhyay
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