NASHIK: Indigenously manufactured weapon methods have been the spotlight of the Indian Army‘s ‘Exercise Topchi‘, an annual firepower demonstration and coaching train carried out on the School of Artillery in Devlali right here on Sunday.
The mega occasion came about below the stewardship of Lt Gen S Harimohan Iyer, AVSM, Commandant School of Artillery and Col Commandant Regiment of Artillery.
“The event shows the capability of the Indian artillery. This year, we have stressed on ‘Atmanirbharata‘ (self-reliance). All the gun systems and other equipment displayed today, showcase the capacity of the Indian industry,” Lt Gen Iyer said.
The guns and other systems be it the K-9 Vajra, Dhanush system or M777 gun system, all have been assembled in India, he said.
The SWATHI radar system, remotely-piloted vehicles have been made in India and it is on par with any such system across the world, the Army official said.
“I am glad that we are moving towards ‘Atmanirbharata’ with enthusiasm and the Indian Army and Regiment of Artillery is ready to face any challenge,” Lt Gen Iyer instructed reporters.
Dhanush gun system arrived 4 months in the past and on the finish of the 12 months, 5 regiments of Dhanush will likely be included within the Indian Artillery, he stated he added.
This version of “Exercise Topchi” showcased the built-in employment of firepower and surveillance belongings to incorporate weapons, mortars, rockets, drones, and aviation belongings.
In line with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the spotlight of the train was show and firing by indigenously manufactured artillery tools viz Ok-9 Vajra, Dhanush, Indian area gun (IFG)/ mild area gun (LFG) system and Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers.
The occasion was witnessed by scholar officers of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Defence Services Technical Staff Course, Pune, Nepal Army Command & Staff College and civil administration officers.