The School of Artillery at Devlali successfully concluded a tailor-made training course for personnel of the Royal Cambodian Army on the indigenous 155/45 mm Towed Artillery Gun System on 8 August 2026.
The four-week course was specially designed to provide comprehensive training on the technical and tactical employment of the artillery system. A total of four officers and 21 other ranks from the Royal Cambodian Army participated in the programme.
During the course, the visiting military personnel were familiarised with the operational characteristics, handling procedures, maintenance requirements and tactical employment of the 155/45 mm Towed Artillery Gun System.
The training programme focused on developing a thorough understanding of the weapon platform and its associated systems, enabling the participants to gain practical knowledge of the gun’s capabilities and battlefield employment.
The tailor-made nature of the course allowed the training curriculum to be aligned with the specific requirements of the Royal Cambodian Army personnel attending the programme.
In addition to technical instruction, the course covered tactical aspects related to the deployment and employment of artillery systems in operational conditions. Such training is essential for ensuring that gun crews and commanders are able to effectively integrate artillery firepower into broader battlefield operations.
The School of Artillery at Devlali is one of the Indian Army’s premier institutions for artillery training and professional military education. It plays a key role in training officers and soldiers in the employment of modern artillery systems, fire support planning and emerging technologies associated with long-range precision firepower.
The participation of Royal Cambodian Army personnel in the course also reflects the growing defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement between India and Cambodia.
Training exchanges of this nature provide partner armed forces with an opportunity to benefit from the Indian Army’s operational experience, instructional expertise and familiarity with indigenous defence platforms.
The course also assumes significance in the context of India’s increasing emphasis on promoting domestically developed defence systems and strengthening defence partnerships with friendly foreign countries.
The indigenous 155/45 mm Towed Artillery Gun System represents the growing capability of India’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem in the field of artillery and land-based firepower.
Training foreign military personnel on Indian-origin equipment can help develop greater familiarity with such systems while also strengthening long-term defence and technical cooperation.
Over the four-week programme, the Cambodian contingent received structured instruction aimed at building proficiency in both the technical operation and tactical application of the artillery platform.
The training also provided an opportunity for military personnel from India and Cambodia to exchange professional knowledge and strengthen mutual understanding.
The successful culmination of the course at the School of Artillery highlights India’s expanding role as a defence training partner for friendly foreign armed forces.
Such programmes contribute not only to improving professional military capabilities but also to strengthening defence diplomacy and institutional ties between participating countries.
The training of four officers and 21 other ranks of the Royal Cambodian Army at Devlali therefore marks another step in enhancing military cooperation while showcasing India’s expertise in artillery training and indigenous defence technology.
