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http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...ion-in-2016/story-GolAhHjbEzpGmbIv4VPfzK.html
The defence ministry approved the production of 114 dhanush (bow) howitzers in June 2016, the first artillery system purchased by India since the Swedish Bofors gun in the 1980s. India also signed a deal to purchase 145 ultra-light M777 howitzers from the US for $737 million (Rs 5,000 crore).
The Indian Army requires 3,000-3,200 howitzers of various calibres, as envisaged first under a 17-year-old plan.
The defence ministry approved the production of 114 dhanush (bow) howitzers in June 2016, the first artillery system purchased by India since the Swedish Bofors gun in the 1980s. India also signed a deal to purchase 145 ultra-light M777 howitzers from the US for $737 million (Rs 5,000 crore).
The Indian Army requires 3,000-3,200 howitzers of various calibres, as envisaged first under a 17-year-old plan.