Delay in Dhanush procurement leaves Army short of modern guns

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Delays in procurement of the Dhanush artillery system have left the Indian Army short on modern guns, with the Public Accounts Committee highlighting structural flaws and expertise shortages in defense acquisition affecting operational readiness.

The Public Accounts Committee has criticized the Defence Ministry for procurement delays. Significant gaps existed between Army needs and new artillery system inductions. The Dhanush artillery gun, an upgraded Bofors, was inducted after a twenty-year gap. Structural flaws in defence acquisition and a lack of expertise were highlighted. The committee urged reforms to ensure timely acquisition and operational readiness.