Defence Ministry nod to buy 145 ultra light Howitzers from US
8 years, 9 months ago

Defence Ministry nod to buy 145 ultra light Howitzers from US

India TV News  

New Delhi: In an advanced approval to induct new artillery guns, the defence ministry on Saturday paved way for purchase of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers, worth about $750 million, from the US, the first acquisition of such weapon systems by the army in three decades since the Bofors scandal. The defence ministry also approved bulk production of 18 Dhanush artillery guns. “DAC has approved progressing of ongoing case of procurement of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers through the Foreign Military Sales route from US. DAC also cleared bulk production of 18 guns to enable better exploitation and setting up of indigenous production,” the officer said.

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Indian Army moves a 6500 crore proposal to Defence Ministry in a mega push for Made In India howitzers
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian Army moves a 6500 crore proposal to Defence Ministry in a mega push for Made In India howitzers

Op India  

In a mega push to promote indigenously designed and developed weapon systems, the Indian Army has moved a proposal to the Defence Ministry to buy 400 howitzers from Indian firms. Indian Army’s Regiment of Artillery is looking to use the expertise of Indian Industry to produce 155 mm/52 calibre Towed Gun System, which will be lighter, versatile and cater for …

Army Deploys Ultra-Light M-777 Howitzers In Forward Locations Along LAC In Arunachal Pradesh
2 years, 6 months ago

Army Deploys Ultra-Light M-777 Howitzers In Forward Locations Along LAC In Arunachal Pradesh

ABP News  

The Indian Army has deployed a significant number of easily transportable M-777 ultra-light howitzers in mountainous regions along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh, military officials said on Thursday. Army officials said the deployment of M-777 howitzers coupled with additional air assets including unmanned aerial vehicles, military aircraft and surveillance equipment has enhanced India's military preparedness in the …

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of arms, military equipment worth Rs 2,290 crore
4 years, 5 months ago

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of arms, military equipment worth Rs 2,290 crore

India Today  

The Defence Ministry on Monday approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs 2,290 crore for troops guarding the borders with China and Pakistan. The Defence Acquisition Council held a meeting on Monday under the Chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and approved the proposals for capital acquisitions of various equipment required by the Indian armed forces at …

Defence ministry approves purchase of LMGs, carbines worth over 9,400 crore
7 years ago

Defence ministry approves purchase of LMGs, carbines worth over 9,400 crore

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The defence ministry on Wednesday approved capital acquisition proposals worth nearly Rs9,435 crore including procurement of 41,000 light machine guns and over 3.5 lakh battle carbines to bolster firepower of infantry soldiers deployed along borders with China and Pakistan. The total cost for procurement of 41,000 LMGs will be Rs3,000 crore while over 3.5 lakh close quarter battle …

Govt approves Rs16,000 crore arms purchase plan
7 years, 1 month ago

Govt approves Rs16,000 crore arms purchase plan

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The defence ministry on Tuesday said it has approved the purchase of defence equipment worth Rs15,935 crore for the army, navy and air force. The Defence Acquisition Council headed by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman cleared purchases of advanced torpedo decoy systems, light machine guns, assault rifles and sniper rifles, including from the private sector. Light machine guns will …

In wake of Jammu attacks, defence ministry clears purchase of weapons for armed forces worth Rs 15,935 crore
7 years, 1 month ago

In wake of Jammu attacks, defence ministry clears purchase of weapons for armed forces worth Rs 15,935 crore

Firstpost  

In a major decision, the defence ministry approved capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 15,935 crore which included purchase of 7.40 lakh assault rifles, 5,719 sniper rifles and light machine guns to bolster the strength of the armed forces New Delhi: In a major decision, the defence ministry on Tuesday approved capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 15,935 crore which included purchase …

Indian Army to get M-777 ultra-light howitzers: Country's first artillery guns since Bofors explained
7 years, 10 months ago

Indian Army to get M-777 ultra-light howitzers: Country's first artillery guns since Bofors explained

Firstpost  

In the first move to induct new artillery guns in the Indian Army in nearly three decades, two M-777 ultra-light howitzers will be flown down to India from the US on Thursday. “The firing tables, with the guns being tested for different kinds of Indian ammunition with bi-modular charges, will take some time to be formulated.” A source quoted in …

To break Bofors jinx, India signs Rs 5,000 cr deal with US for 145 Howitzers
8 years, 3 months ago

To break Bofors jinx, India signs Rs 5,000 cr deal with US for 145 Howitzers

India TV News  

India and the US on Wednesday inked a $737 million deal for 145 M777 ultra-light howitzers, breaking the Bofors jinx. Of the 145 M-777 howitzers to be delivered from mid-2017 onwards, 120 will be "assembled, integrated and tested" in India with artillery-manufacturer BAE Systems selecting Mahindra as its business partner here, a Times of India The offsets, under which BAE …

India, US likely to ink pact for 145 ultra-light M777 howitzer guns
8 years, 5 months ago

India, US likely to ink pact for 145 ultra-light M777 howitzer guns

India TV News  

The proposal which has been in the pipeline for several years is now likely to see light of the day as the Defence Ministry may acquire 145 American Ultra-Light Howitzers, worth about Rs 5,000 crore, this fiscal. India and the US are likely to sign an agreement for the purchase of Howitzers and this will be the first deal for …

Desi Bofors: 3 indigenously-developed Dhanush artillery guns handed over to Indian Army
8 years, 8 months ago

Desi Bofors: 3 indigenously-developed Dhanush artillery guns handed over to Indian Army

Firstpost  

Three indigenously-developed 155 mm ‘Dhanush’ artillery guns have been handed over to the Indian Army by the Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory. “Three 155 mm howitzers have been handed over to the army recently for user’s trial,” GCF’s Joint General Manager and PRO Sanjay Shrivastava told PTI on Sunday. The Dhanush artillery guns are important because this acquisition is the first …

Gun Carriage Factory hands over 3 ‘Dhanush’ guns to Army
8 years, 8 months ago

Gun Carriage Factory hands over 3 ‘Dhanush’ guns to Army

The Hindu  

Three indigenously-developed 155 mm ’Dhanush’ artillery guns have been handed over to the Indian Army by the Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory. “Three 155 mm howitzers have been handed over to the Army recently for user’s trial,” GCF’s Joint General Manager and PRO Sanjay Shrivastava told PTI on Sunday. The gun, a towed howitzer with a strike range of 38 km, …

U.S. howitzer to add to Army’s firepower
8 years, 9 months ago

U.S. howitzer to add to Army’s firepower

The Hindu  

The Army’s efforts to induct new artillery guns made last mile progress with the Defence Acquisition Council on Saturday giving advanced approvals for the procurement of M-777 Ultra-Light Howitzer from the U.S. and Dhanush developed by the Ordnance Factory Board. In another case, the Council reviewed the ongoing development of the indigenous Dhanush howitzer by the OFB based on the …

Defence ministry nod to buy 145 Ultra Light Howitzers from US
8 years, 9 months ago

Defence ministry nod to buy 145 Ultra Light Howitzers from US

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The defence ministry on Saturday paved the way for purchase of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers, worth about $750 million, from the US and also approved bulk production of 18 Dhanush artillery guns, the first acquisition of such weapon systems by the army in three decades since the Bofors scandal. The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by defence minister Manohar …

Deals for U.S. howitzers, Russian copters approved
9 years, 10 months ago

Deals for U.S. howitzers, Russian copters approved

The Hindu  

In a late-evening decision on Wednesday, the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, cleared major long-pending defence deals, including an Avro replacement programme, M-777 howitzers and Kamov-228 light utility helicopters from Russia. For the M-777 Ultra-Light Howitzers, the original deal under the Foreign Military Sales programme with the U.S. government has been approved for 145 guns worth …

Boom! India in $660 m deal for howitzers aimed at China
12 years, 10 months ago

Boom! India in $660 m deal for howitzers aimed at China

Firstpost  

This is India’s first purchase of field guns for the Army since the Bofors scandal. But nearly 26 years after the controversy over the purchase of Swedish Bofors guns, the defence ministry on Friday approved the purchase of 145 ultra-light howitzers made by the multinational BAE Systems Inc for around $660 million. The Defence Acquisition Council headed by defence minister …

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