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Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System

Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently showcased a model of the indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) on its tableau during the 76th Republic Day parade.

  • It is a large calibre Gun system with the capability to program and fire future Long Range Guided Munitions (LRGM) to achieve precision and deep strike.
  • This gun has been developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the production partners of these ATAGS are two private sector companies–Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems.
  • It is a 155mm, 52-calibre howitzer.
  • It boasts an impressive range of 48 km, placing it among the longest-range towed artillery systems globally.
  • The gun is towed by a 6×6 platform, providing excellent mobility across varied terrains.
  • Its advanced features include a burst firing mode and sophisticated electronics.
  • It also has the shoot-and-scoot capability and is also the first of its kind gun which is capable of achieving the shortest minimum range at a high angle.
  • The system is configured with an all-electric drive that will ensure maintenance-free and reliable operation over longer periods of time.
  • It is also designed to operate in extreme temperatures.