Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved a Rs 7,000 crore deal to purchase ATAGS.
New Delhi: In a significant move that promises to boost the Indian army and enhance its strength, the Modi government is planning to equip the forces with indigenous powerful weapons. On Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the procurement of the ATAGS, or Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System, for the Indian Army. Under this approval, more than 300 artillery guns will be purchased for the Army’s artillery regiment, which will have the longest range in the world.
Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved a Rs 7,000 crore deal to purchase ATAGS. These guns are entirely indigenous. A total of 307 howitzer guns are being procured from a domestic company. These guns have the highest range in the world. Additionally, a deal for 327 gun-towing vehicles will also be made to equip 15 artillery regiments of the army. According to TOI sources, the deal is expected to be signed next week.
Here are some of the important details:
- The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved a Rs 7,000 crore deal for the purchase of ATAGS.
- A total of 307 howitzer guns are being procured from a domestic company.
- These guns have the highest range in the world.
- A deal for 327 gun-towing vehicles will also be made to equip 15 artillery regiments of the army.
- The ATAGS guns that will be provided to the army have been designed and developed domestically.
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed them, while their production will be carried out by private companies Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems.
- India is now promoting private companies in the defense sector, which is why the production of these 307 guns has been assigned to these two private firms.
- Bharat Forge will manufacture 60% of the guns, while Tata Advanced will produce 40 percent
World’s most powerful cannon ATAGS
India-made ATAGS is the cannon with the longest range in the world. This cannon can strike enemies up to 48 kilometers away. It can fire 3 rounds in 15 seconds, 15 rounds in 3 minutes, and a total of 60 rounds continuously in 60 minutes. One of its special features is that it can be used in all weather conditions. ATAGS was developed in 2013. It has been tested in terrains ranging from deserts to mountains, after which it has been selected for induction into the army.
