200 Years of Artillery: What’s Next for One of India’s Oldest Military Arms?
On its 200th Gunners Day, the Regiment of Artillery is moving beyond the traditional gun-and-shell battlefield, combining 155mm systems with drones, sensors, loitering munitions, rockets and digital networks From mountain guns dragged into some of the most inhospitable terrain to precision weapons guided by drones and digital networks, the Indian Army’s Regiment of Artillery has undergone a transformation that mirrors the changing character of warfare. As the Gunners observe their 200th Gunners Day on September 28, 2026, the occasion marks not merely a celebration of military heritage but a significant transition in the way artillery is organised, equipped and employed.…