New Delhi, August 17

Looking to expand its arsenal of artillery guns, the Army has issued a tender to the domestic industry for the supply of 400 artillery guns that would be deployed in the Himalayas facing China and Pakistan.

The ~7,000-crore tender has been sent to five Indian companies asking them to send bids. The Army has asked for 155mm calibre towed artillery guns.

As per the requirement, the Army needs the guns that are indigenously designed, developed and manufactured. The tenders have been sent to Tata, Bharat Forge, Larsen and Toubro, Adani and the Ordnance Factory Board.

The Army wants the guns to be lighter in weight and easier to deploy in high-altitude areas like older Bofors guns. — TNS