Strong interest in their 155mm artillery ammunition has been noted by Indian state-owned enterprises taking part in Eurosatory 2024, the international defense and security exhibition in Paris. This coincides with a worldwide scarcity brought on by the current conflict in Ukraine.
Leading Indian defense company Yantra India Limited displayed their selection of 155mm artillery shells at Eurosatory 2024, including the HEER (High Explosive Extended Range), HE 77B (High Explosive), and HE 107 versions. Potential buyers from many different nations paid close attention to these shells. The European Union’s 155mm artillery shell inventories have been severely reduced by the conflict in Ukraine.
Currently, nations that provided weapons to Ukraine are trying to restock their supplies. India has emerged as a viable alternative, having the third-largest production capacity for these shells in the world.
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The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has tightened export regulations, nevertheless, in response to a recent issue around the potential unapproved diversion of Indian-made shells to Ukraine. Businesses have been told to get formal guarantees from prospective purchasers that the shells won’t be sent back to Ukraine Initial indications indicate that many governments are willing to offer such assurances, despite the additional challenge.
Although formal contracts and price discussions are anticipated in the upcoming months, the early enthusiasm suggests that there could be substantial future sales of Indian artillery shells.
