K9 Vajra, M777 howitzers to be inducted today, Sitharaman to attend event

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend a ceremony today to induct new artillery guns and equipment, including K9 Vajra and M777 howitzers, at Deolali artillery centre in Nashik, a ministry spokesperson said. The Army is also going to raise seven regiments of 145 M777 howitzers. The gun has a maximum range of 28-38 km and is capable of burst firing three rounds in 30 seconds.

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