CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has received clearance from the Indian Army and the Ministry of Defence for production of 114 ‘Dhanush’ long range artillery guns, an official said Tuesday.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Dhanush Howitzer is an upgraded version of the 155mm/39 calibre Field Howitzer(FH) 77B, manufactured by M/s AB Bofors, Sweden, developed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, by AWEIL, with technological collaboration from DRDO, Bharat Electronics Limited, Steel Authority of India Limited and other private firms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Upgrade. Advanced Weapons and Equipment India upgraded 155 mm/45 calibre into 155 mm/52 calibre gun which can now fire upto 42 km. Dhanush weighs less than 14 tons, and is considered the lightest howitzer in the 155 mm category. The newly upgraded gun has double baffle muzzle brake and retractable barrel.

Detailed explanation-4: -India will sell Dhanush cannon to Sweden’s company - News Nation English.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dhanush is the indigenously upgraded version of the Swedish Bofors gun procured in the 1980s. Dhanush is a 155 mm, 45-calibre towed artillery gun with a range of 36 km and has demonstrated a range of 38 km with specialized ammunition.