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Indian Army to induct ATAGS in its artillery arsenal: Here’s how it will be game-changer in modern warfare

Indian Army to induct ATAGS in its artillery arsenal: Here’s how it will be game-changer in modern warfare

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The ATAGS, the only gun in the world to be powered with electric drives, is capable of firing all types of 155mm ammunition, which includes high explosive, precision-guided, smoke and illumination shells. In a significant boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Indian Army is slated to bolster its artillery arsenal with the indigenously developed Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) developed by DRDO, in collaboration with defence industry partners Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL). The decision to induct 307 state-of-the-art ATAGS is a major step towards ‘modernisation through mediumisation’ of Indian artillery.  What is Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)? ATAGS is a 155mm, 52-calibre gun system that has a range of more than 40 km. Featuring a 25-litre chamber, this is the only gun globally to be powered with electric drives, thereby ensuring maintenance-free and reliable operations over longer periods. Equipped to function in an autonomous mode, ATAGS has been integrated with the Artillery Shakti system, ensuring automated and synergised application of firepower over wide frontages. ATAGS was first …

Centre approves Rs 7,000 crore deal for Indigenous ATAGS artillery gun to strengthen defence capabilities

Centre approves Rs 7,000 crore deal for Indigenous ATAGS artillery gun to strengthen defence capabilities

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The ATAGS is an advanced towed artillery gun system featuring a long 52-calibre barrel, allowing for extended firing ranges of up to 40 km. New Delhi: In a significant milestone for India’s defence sector, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the acquisition of 307 advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) for the Indian Army, marking a major step towards self-reliance in artillery gun manufacturing. ATAGS, the first indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured 155 mm artillery gun, is set to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces with its cutting-edge technology and superior firepower. A game-changer in Indian artillery The ATAGS is an advanced towed artillery gun system featuring a long 52-calibre barrel, allowing for extended firing ranges of up to 40 km. With its larger calibre, the system ensures higher lethality, delivering increased explosive payloads while enabling automated deployment, target engagement, and reduced crew fatigue. This approval underscores India’s growing prowess in indigenous defence manufacturing and technological advancements. Major indigenisation by private industries A testament to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, …