Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)

Source: NIE

Context: The Indian Army is set to induct its first regiment of indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) after successful trials, marking a major leap in artillery modernization.

About Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS):

• What it is?

• ATAGS is a 155mm/52 calibre long-range towed artillery gun system designed for precision firepower. It is part of a mission to replace ageing artillery in the Indian Army with modern, high-performance guns.

• ATAGS is a 155mm/52 calibre long-range towed artillery gun system designed for precision firepower.

• It is part of a mission to replace ageing artillery in the Indian Army with modern, high-performance guns.

• Developed by:

• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and Bharat Forge Ltd under Make in India.

• Objective:

• To develop a futuristic artillery platform capable of high-mobility, rapid deployment, and long-range accuracy for battlefield superiority.

• Key Features:

• Firing Range: Proven capability of up to 48 km. Deployment Time: Can be operational within 90 seconds. Firing Modes: Burst, Intense, and Sustained fire. Automation: Fully electric drive system replacing traditional hydraulics for better field reliability. Handling System: Includes automatic ammunition loading and onboard crane. Precision and Lethality: Wider firing arc for enhanced destructive coverage. Indigenous Content: Over 80% components sourced domestically.

• Firing Range: Proven capability of up to 48 km.

• Deployment Time: Can be operational within 90 seconds.

• Firing Modes: Burst, Intense, and Sustained fire.

• Automation: Fully electric drive system replacing traditional hydraulics for better field reliability.

• Handling System: Includes automatic ammunition loading and onboard crane.

• Precision and Lethality: Wider firing arc for enhanced destructive coverage.

• Indigenous Content: Over 80% components sourced domestically.

• Significance:

• Marks a major step in self-reliant defence manufacturing. Strengthens India’s capability for long-range and precision artillery warfare. Reduces dependence on foreign defence imports. Enables “shoot and scoot” tactics with next-gen Mounted Gun System (MGS) variant.

• Marks a major step in self-reliant defence manufacturing.

• Strengthens India’s capability for long-range and precision artillery warfare.

• Reduces dependence on foreign defence imports.

• Enables “shoot and scoot” tactics with next-gen Mounted Gun System (MGS) variant.