Ep. 3 - Army wants more Vajras

On June 11, news portals across India rang out with the news that the Indian Army is poised to place a massive order for 300 K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery systems, and that the Defence Procurement Board could consider the acquisition as soon as this week.The announcement came as a surprise, considering that in March, the Army had leaked to the press that it intended to purchase a similar number of towed artillery gun systems.So what explains the shift in priorities?In this podcast, editor Jayant Chakravarti talks about the many advantages of a self-propelled gun system like the K9 Vajra that makes it an essential component of the Indian Army's war machine. If you prefer to enjoy a long read about the Indian Army's long-term field artillery plans amidst changing realities of war, we have just the one you need. Subscribe to Armchair Perspectives and read the article here.