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PM Narendra Modi hails valour of armed forces

"Armed Forces Flag Day is a day to remember the valour of our armed forces & donate generously for the welfare of our armed forces personnel," he tweeted.

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PM Narendra Modi hails valour of armed forces
NEW DELHI: On the Armed Forces Flag Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the valour of the soldiers and asked countrymen to pledge to contribute towards the welfare of their families.

"Armed Forces Flag Day is a day to remember the valour of our armed forces & donate generously for the welfare of our armed forces personnel," he tweeted.

"Our armed forces sacrificed their lives for us. Let us pledge to contribute towards welfare of families of the brave personnel," Modi added.
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US-origin M777 howitzers to add fire power to Indian Army
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In what will be a major fillip to the private defence manufacturing sector, the government has cleared three 'Make in India' contracts worth $3.4 billion, including a project to procure US-origin M777 artillery guns.

India's Ordnance Factory Board has already developed the electronically upgraded desi version of the original Swedish 155mm Bofors howitzer, and the guns are currently at the trial stage. DRDO is also developing an advanced all-electric gun system.

We take a look at the M777 artillery guns that India is looking to procure:

BAE Systems photo
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In what will be a major fillip to the private defence manufacturing sector, the government has cleared three 'Make in India' contracts worth $3.4 billion, including..
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The ultra-light howitzers could be partly made locally with BAE proposing to set up a production unit here in partnership with a private firm.

In the race for this $700-million deal are Mahindra, L&T and Tata, who can get a share in the ammunition, spares and maintenance of the guns.

US Army Photo provided by BAE Systems
The ultra-light howitzers could be partly made locally with BAE proposing to set up a production unit here in partnership with a private firm.

In the race for this $700-million deal are Mahind..
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BAE spokesperson told ET that AIT facility is an integral part of its proposal and the company will now proceed with choosing its local partners.

BAE's howitzer was first considered in 2008 by the UPA regime but the idea was buried in 2013 thanks to differences over price and offset commitments.

US Army Photo provided by BAE Systems
BAE spokesperson told ET that AIT facility is an integral part of its proposal and the company will now proceed with choosing its local partners.

BAE's howitzer was first considered in 2008 by..
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The army, which is in dire need of new artillery guns, has requested an initial quantity of 145 ultralight howitzers — a number that could increase.

US Army Photo provided by BAE Systems
The army, which is in dire need of new artillery guns, has requested an initial quantity of 145 ultralight howitzers — a number that could increase.

US Army Photo provided by BAE Systems
M777 is a 155mm 39 caliber towed gun. According to BAE, the weapon can strike over extended distances, regardless of terrain.

US Army Photo provided by BAE Systems
M777 is a 155mm 39 caliber towed gun. According to BAE, the weapon can strike over extended distances, regardless of terrain.

US Army Photo provided by BAE Systems
Maximum unassisted: 24.7 km

Maximum assisted: 30+ km

BAE claims that the M777 howitzer is portable by land, sea and air.

BAE Systems photo
Maximum unassisted: 24.7 km

Maximum assisted: 30+ km

BAE claims that the M777 howitzer is portable by land, sea and air.

BAE Systems photo
Meanwhile, India's upgraded desi version of the original Swedish 155mm Bofors howitzer is currently in the trial stage.

The artillery gun has been christened 'Dhanush'. They have been upgraded to 45-calibre from the original 39-calibre to give the new howitzer a 38-km range compared to the 30-km of the original Bofors gun.

Image by DPR, Ministry of Defence
Meanwhile, India's upgraded desi version of the original Swedish 155mm Bofors howitzer is currently in the trial stage.

The artillery gun has been christened 'Dhanush'. They have been upgraded..
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Both the Army and OFB, in fact, are 'quite excited' about Dhanush, which they claim performs '20-25% better' than the original Bofors gun in virtually all parameters like range, accuracy, consistency, low and high angle of fire and shoot-and-scoot ability.

Image by DPR, Ministry of Defence
Both the Army and OFB, in fact, are 'quite excited' about Dhanush, which they claim performs '20-25% better' than the original Bofors gun in virtually all parameters like range, accuracy, consistency..
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