Question : OBSOLETE GUNS FOR ARMY



(a) whether the guns being used by the Army have become obsolete;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to supply state-of-the-art guns to the Army?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (c): Modernization of the Indian Army is an ongoing process. While a number of weapons and equipment have already been inducted, procurement process for other weapons, including guns, is under way. Two new gun systems are expected to be inducted in the 11th Plan.