The Indian Army is set to enhance its operational capabilities by implementing a unified control and coordination system for all land-based artillery systems. This initiative aims to integrate and automate various aspects of kinetic strikes, including observation, target acquisition, planning, delivery, and post-strike damage assessment.
This development follows Operation Sindoor, which demonstrated the effectiveness of precision strikes against military sites and terrorist camps in Pakistan. As per information available with TahirRihat.com, the new system, known as Land Vectors Control and Coordination System (LVCCS), is being developed as a customized application at the regiment level.
LVCCS is designed to control and coordinate fire from all land-based weapons used by the Indian Army. The system can be integrated with the Army’s existing Battle Field Surveillance System, enhancing its overall effectiveness. During Operation Sindoor in May 2025, artillery played a vital role in neutralizing targets across the border in the Jammu and Kashmir sector, utilizing M-777 ultra-light howitzers that fired precision-guided munitions. The operation marked the first time a specialist artillery regiment was air-mobilized for deployment in a war-like situation, conducted with utmost secrecy.
Col Koshank Lamba, Commanding Officer of 302 Medium Regiment, and Lt Col Sushil Bisht, Officer Commanding 1988 (Independent) Medium Battery, were awarded the Vir Chakra for their effective planning and deployment of guns, ensuring the complete destruction of enemy targets. The LVCCS will also seamlessly integrate with the national Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence and Interoperability (C4I2) grid, providing an overarching architecture for coordinating and executing operations across all operational domains within the three services.
The major functions of the LVCCS include technical control to deliver fire from vectors such as missiles, rockets, guns, howitzers, mortars, and loitering munitions quickly and accurately, as well as tactical control to optimize resource utilization. This will result in higher efficiency in degrading the enemy’s combat potential. Integrated planning and deployment management will maximize impact in critical areas, while operational logistics and data management will further streamline operations.
Information reaching TahirRihat.com suggests that LVCCS will ensure the seamless passage of fire direction and control orders from fire control elements to the regiment command post, along with necessary corrections and follow-on actions. It will also facilitate fire planning at the theater level to prepare and execute offensive and defensive fire plans, providing flexibility in fire delivery with modifications. The system will gather target details from various acquisition sources, including battlefield surveillance systems, observation post drones, and control systems like the Command Information and Decision Support Systems (CIDSS).
According to sources within the Indian Army, the system’s architecture will also allow direction of artillery fire on targets indicated by non-artillery systems, further enhancing its versatility and effectiveness. The integration of LVCCS is expected to significantly improve the accuracy and speed of artillery fire, giving the Indian Army a decisive advantage in potential conflicts. This technological upgrade aligns with the ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance the Indian armed forces.
The implementation of LVCCS represents a significant step towards creating a network-centric warfare environment. By integrating all artillery systems into a single network, the Army aims to improve coordination, reduce response times, and increase the overall effectiveness of its fire support capabilities. This modernization effort underscores India‘s commitment to maintaining a strong and technologically advanced military.
The successful deployment of LVCCS will not only enhance the Indian Army’s operational readiness but also contribute to regional stability by providing a credible deterrent against potential adversaries. The integration of advanced technologies like precision-guided munitions and sophisticated surveillance systems will enable the Army to respond effectively to a wide range of threats. Sources indicate to TahirRihat.com that the Indian Army continues to invest in research and development to further enhance its capabilities and maintain its competitive edge in the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare. The LVCCS project underscores the importance of indigenous technological advancements in achieving self-reliance in defense and ensuring national security.
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
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