Indian Army 105 mm Field Gun: The Indian Army has given its 105 mm Indian Field Gun a fresh upgrade. The big change is that the gun can now aim with help from a computer system instead of only using hand controls. This makes the old weapon easier to use and much faster to set up for firing. The report says the upgrade is part of the Army’s wider plan to modernise its artillery force.
The gun is not a new weapon. It has been around for a long time and has been used widely by Army artillery units. Now the Army wants it to work in a more modern way. With the new system, crews can work out firing settings faster and make small changes more quickly. That means the gun can get ready for action in less time than before.
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What the New System Changes?
Earlier, soldiers had to adjust the gun by hand. They used dials and manual steps to point it in the right direction. Now the gun can be laid on target through a computerized setup. That is a much easier way to do the same job. The report says this should help the gun fire more accurately and react faster when targets change.
The Army is also using this move to bring the old IFG closer to the kind of technology seen in more advanced guns already in service. The report compares it with systems like the FH-77B Bofors, the K9 Vajra and the M777 howitzer, which already use modern computer-based aiming and fire control tools. This does not make the IFG a new system, but it does give it a more modern role.
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Importance of the Upgrade
The upgrade is important because it can help fire units work better in real battle conditions. The report says the system should improve response time, raise accuracy and allow faster engagement. That can also help increase the rate of fire. In simple words, the gun can shoot sooner, aim better and do its job with less delay
