India's artillery power: From Kargil's Bofors to hypersonic shells of the future

In this episode of Battle Cry, the focus is on the modernisation of the Indian Artillery, tracing its evolution from the 1999 Kargil conflict to the 2025 Operation Sindoor. The programme examines the shift from the Bofors howitzers, which were pivotal in 1999, to the Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles and the indigenously developed Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) of 2025. It delves into the ambitious Field Artillery Rationalization Plan of 1999 and the current progress under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. A key point of discussion is the future of artillery, with projects at institutions like IIT Madras working on hypersonic shells and ramjet technology to significantly enhance firing ranges.