India’s New 85-Second ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ Howitzer Gears Up for Army Trials

The Indian Army is set to test a new mounted gun system (MGS) designed to fire six rounds in a minute and reposition in just 85 seconds, a shoot-and-scoot capability meant to dodge counter-fire and boost battlefield survivability.

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the 155mm/52-caliber howitzer is mounted on an 8x8 high-mobility truck and has a strike range of over 45 kilometers (28 miles).

It is also reportedly capable of operating in desert and high-altitude environments, delivering accurate and consistent fire.

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