New Delhi: After successfully passing the tests, the Indian Army may soon get another artillery gun system. According to a report by news agency ANI, the Advanced Toad Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) can be handed over to the army soon after testing. According to defense sources, the ATAGS system is being developed under a greenfield project. This is the result of a successful partnership between DRDO and the Indian private sector.
The sources also revealed that the Indian Army is ready to induct the K-9 Vajra to enhance the firepower for the Mechanized Formation. The approval of the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has also been received to include them. Let us tell you that Vajra has increased the capability of the Indian Army manifold in terms of firepower and action. At present, the self-propelled gun Vajra has been deployed in the high-altitude areas of the country. At the same time, ATAGS has also been successfully tested at an altitude of 15,000 feet.
What is ATAGS?
ATAGS is an indigenous long-range caliber howitzer gun that was launched by DRDO in 2013 under the ATAGS project to replace the old Army guns with modern 155 mm artillery guns. The armament system of the ATAGS consists mainly of the barrel, breech mechanism, muzzle brake, and recoil mechanism, as compared to the rusting old cannon, which gives the Army longer range, accuracy, and greater lethality for firing ammunition with 155 mm caliber. Provides capability. Also, this cannon is configured with a state-of-the-art electric drive to ensure maintenance-free and reliable operation for a long time.
Can target up to 52 km
The ATAGS cannon can hit the target very accurately even on a target that is not visible to the eyes. This artillery gun is two tons lighter than the guns of its class and is designed to achieve better precision and greater range. According to DRDO, ATAGS capable of firing five rounds continuously at a time with a range of 52 km does not give the enemy a chance to recover. At present, defense experts are working to increase the range of ATAGS to more than 60 km with the help of ramjet propulsion.
