New Truck Mounted Howitzer of India Unveiled

New Truck Mounted Howitzer of India Unveiled
New Truck Mounted Howitzer of India Unveiled

Truck mounted howitzer product range is increasing. Indian defence industry unveiled its new system.


India showcased its new truck-mounted howitzer system, the MGS (Mounted Gun System). The platform is based on an HMV 8x8 15009 military truck equipped with a 155 mm 52 calibre barrel. MGS conducted the first firing tests according to the information. The vehicle is supported by an automatic gun-laying device coupled with a fire control system and ammunition handling infrastructure.
New Truck Mounted Howitzer of India Unveiled
The truck-mounted howitzers offer a cost-effective solution to the user. Platforms provide a quick and agile solution when necessary, except for mechanised operations. Acquisition, operation and sustainment costs are also better than mechanised self-propelled artillery.