Another 40 K9-Vajra Howitzers Indian Army in Mountains After Success in Ladakh
The Army is considering purchasing another 40 K9 Vajra Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzers for hilly terrain since China has become the new focus...
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Another 40 K9-Vajra Howitzers Indian Army in Mountains After Success in Ladakh The Army is considering purchasing another 40 K9 Vajra Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzers for hilly terrain since China has become the new focus of the Indian Defence order. The trials of three K9 Vajra dogs that were deployed to Ladakh earlier this year were successful, according to sources in the army and security sector. At least two more regiments of 155mm/52 calibre howitzers would be ordered and stationed in the highlands, according to plans. In 2017, the Army bought 100 of the gun system (five regiments) under a Rs 4,500 crore deal. The order for the first 100 guns, which were primarily intended for use in the deserts, was placed with Larsen and Toubro, a renowned Indian private defence company (L&T). In February of this year, the business successfully executed the order. L&T has entered into a technology transfer agreement with Hanwha Corporation of South Korea, the original producer of the K9 Thunder gun system. “Vajra is a stunning and fearsome weapons system. It has a long-…
