Sep 28, 2023
Marking the 197th Gunners' Day, General Manoj Pande COAS and all Ranks of Indian Army conveyed greetings and best wishes to all ranks, veterans & families of the Regiment of Artillery through a post on X.
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Several civilans greeted the Indian armed forces on social media. "Gods of War !!", one wrote. "Happy Gunners Day! May the big guns roar dot on time, dot on target…ALWAYS AND EVERY TIME!", said another.
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Gunners' Day is celebrated on September 28 to mark the establishment of the first artillery company in 1748 by the EIC. It was called Bombay Artillery, later renamed Bombay Mountain Battery.
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From wars to national calamities, the Regiment of Artillery has been safeguarding the nation's integrity since its inception.
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Owning up to its motto, it has been bestowed with 40 honour titles including those honoured with two Padma Shri Awards, seven Arjuna Awards, two Padma Bhushan, and one Padma Vibhushan Award.
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Regiment of Artillery is being rapidly transformed into a cutting-edge combat force by arming itself with modern weapon systems- mobile and lethal and including the newest technology breakthroughs.
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