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Source: The post is based on the article “Army likely to complete inducting 114 Dhanush guns by 2026” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2023
What is the News?
The Indian Army is on track to complete the induction of 114 Dhanush artillery guns by 2026, with one regiment already operational.
The Pralay missile is also in advanced stages of induction.
What is Dhanush?
Dhanush is a 155 mm, 45-calibre towed artillery gun with a range of 36 km.
The gun has demonstrated a range of 38 km.
The gun is an upgrade of the existing 155 mm, 39-calibre Bofors FH 77 gun.
The Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited, carved after corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board is now manufacturing the Dhanush guns.
What is a Pralay missile?
Pralay is a quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile.The missile is designed to destroy enemy radar, communication installations, command centres and airfields.
