Indian area weapons substitute classic 25-pounders for 21-gun salute throughout 74th R-Day parade

By PTI

NEW DELHI: The ceremonial 21-gun salute throughout the 74th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path was fired by 105-mm Indian area weapons as they changed the classic artillery with 25-pounder weapons that historically did the thundering salute.

Associated with the 2281 Field Regiment, seven 1940-era cannons shaped the a part of the artillery that had been firing the ceremonial salute throughout the Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path.

Made within the United Kingdom, these classic weapons had participated in World War II, in response to sources.

India’s navy prowess and cultural heritage had been displayed throughout the parade that began round 10:30 AM and ended near midday time after a fly previous. As per custom, the nationwide flag was unfurled adopted by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute.

The ceremonial salute was given with 105-mm Indian area weapons.

Gunners of 8711 Field Battery (Ceremonial) current the standard 21 Gun Salute by the indigenously made 105 mm Indian Field Guns on the event of the Republic Day, in New Delhi | PTI 

“The iconic 21 Gun Salute. For the first time ever, the Gunners of 8711 Field Battery (Ceremonial) presented the traditional 21 #GunSalute by the indigenously made 105 mm Indian Field Guns #IFG on the occasion of #RepublicDay23. #IndianArmy #OnPathToTransformation,” the Army tweeted.

It additionally shared a number of footage of the indigenously-made IFGs on Twitter.

The period of the ceremonial 21-Gun Salute coincides with the size of the National Anthem.

Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar at a press interplay on January 23 mentioned that this yr the 21-Gun Salute might be fired by the 105 mm Indian area weapons changing the 25-pounders.

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The defence ministry on Wednesday had mentioned the IFGs will substitute the classic 25-pounder weapons, reflecting upon the rising ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in defence.

During a press interplay right here on Monday, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar mentioned, “We are transitioning towards indigenisation” and the “time is not far when all our equipment will be ‘swadeshi’.”

All gear from the Army that might be showcased throughout the 74th Republic Day celebrations are made in India, he had mentioned.

“This year the 21-Gun Salute will be fired by the 105 mm Indian field guns replacing the 25-pounders,” he had mentioned.

During the 2017 R-day ceremony, a senior Army official had instructed PTI that every 25-pounder gun is dealt with by a staff of three personnel, “and ideally all seven fire in a cyclical fashion until the 21st round is fired when hay of jay jay hay is being sung or played”.

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Asked in regards to the purpose behind the transfer of changing the 25-pounders, Maj Gen Kumar mentioned, “Since the 105-mm Indian Field Gun is an indigenised gun, so we want to use this to replace the 25-pounder guns used earlier for the 21-Gun Salute. And, it is a matter of pride that we are showcasing our indigenous gun for this too”.

The 105 IFG (Indian Field Gun) was designed in 1972. The Gun Carriage manufacturing unit, Jabalpur and Field Gun Factory, Kanpur, manufacture it. They are in service since 1984, he mentioned.

These area weapons are compact and light-weight and so they can be airdropped. It is an excellent Indian gun, Maj Gen Kumar mentioned.

Army sources mentioned these weapons (25-pounders) are “obsolete and phased out of the Army now. And, presently being used as warm trophies in various army establishments like the Artillery Centre, etc.”

NEW DELHI: The ceremonial 21-gun salute throughout the 74th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path was fired by 105-mm Indian area weapons as they changed the classic artillery with 25-pounder weapons that historically did the thundering salute.

Associated with the 2281 Field Regiment, seven 1940-era cannons shaped the a part of the artillery that had been firing the ceremonial salute throughout the Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path.

Made within the United Kingdom, these classic weapons had participated in World War II, in response to sources.

India’s navy prowess and cultural heritage had been displayed throughout the parade that began round 10:30 AM and ended near midday time after a fly previous. As per custom, the nationwide flag was unfurled adopted by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute.

The ceremonial salute was given with 105-mm Indian area weapons.

Gunners of 8711 Field Battery (Ceremonial) current the standard 21 Gun Salute by the indigenously made 105 mm Indian Field Guns on the event of the Republic Day, in New Delhi | PTI 

“The iconic 21 Gun Salute. For the first time ever, the Gunners of 8711 Field Battery (Ceremonial) presented the traditional 21 #GunSalute by the indigenously made 105 mm Indian Field Guns #IFG on the occasion of #RepublicDay23. #IndianArmy #OnPathToTransformation,” the Army tweeted.

It additionally shared a number of footage of the indigenously-made IFGs on Twitter.

The period of the ceremonial 21-Gun Salute coincides with the size of the National Anthem.

Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar at a press interplay on January 23 mentioned that this yr the 21-Gun Salute might be fired by the 105 mm Indian area weapons changing the 25-pounders.

ALSO READ | R-Day: ‘Nari shakti’ dominates tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura

The defence ministry on Wednesday had mentioned the IFGs will substitute the classic 25-pounder weapons, reflecting upon the rising ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in defence.

During a press interplay right here on Monday, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar mentioned, “We are transitioning towards indigenisation” and the “time is not far when all our equipment will be ‘swadeshi’.”

All gear from the Army that might be showcased throughout the 74th Republic Day celebrations are made in India, he had mentioned.

“This year the 21-Gun Salute will be fired by the 105 mm Indian field guns replacing the 25-pounders,” he had mentioned.

During the 2017 R-day ceremony, a senior Army official had instructed PTI that every 25-pounder gun is dealt with by a staff of three personnel, “and ideally all seven fire in a cyclical fashion until the 21st round is fired when hay of jay jay hay is being sung or played”.

ALSO READ | Republic Day 2023: President Droupadi Murmu unfurls Tricolour, will get ceremonial 21 Gun salute

Asked in regards to the purpose behind the transfer of changing the 25-pounders, Maj Gen Kumar mentioned, “Since the 105-mm Indian Field Gun is an indigenised gun, so we want to use this to replace the 25-pounder guns used earlier for the 21-Gun Salute. And, it is a matter of pride that we are showcasing our indigenous gun for this too”.

The 105 IFG (Indian Field Gun) was designed in 1972. The Gun Carriage manufacturing unit, Jabalpur and Field Gun Factory, Kanpur, manufacture it. They are in service since 1984, he mentioned.

These area weapons are compact and light-weight and so they can be airdropped. It is an excellent Indian gun, Maj Gen Kumar mentioned.

Army sources mentioned these weapons (25-pounders) are “obsolete and phased out of the Army now. And, presently being used as warm trophies in various army establishments like the Artillery Centre, etc.”