SOURCE: IDRW.ORG TEAM
The Indian Army is gearing up for a crucial phase in its modernization drive as the much-anticipated Mounted Gun System (MGS) project moves closer to user trials. After issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP), the Army is currently meticulously evaluating the bids submitted by various domestic defense giants for this substantial order of 814 MGS.
Leading the pack is Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, which has proposed a 155/52 MGS based on the successful Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS). This indigenously developed platform has already demonstrated its capabilities and is now set to undergo rigorous user trials to prove its mettle in the mounted configuration.
Joining the fray is Tata Advanced Systems, offering its own 155mm/52 caliber mounted gun system, which draws inspiration from Denel’s T5-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has also entered the competition with its 155mm/52 Caliber Mounted Gun System, leveraging the experience gained from the Dhanush Artillery Gun project.
In a strategic partnership, Adani Defence and Aerospace, in collaboration with Elbit Systems, is keen to provide the Indian Army with 800 MGS based on Elbit’s renowned ATMOS 155mm/52 caliber truck-mounted howitzer.
The upcoming user trials will be a critical juncture for these contenders as the Indian Army seeks to bolster its artillery firepower and enhance its operational capabilities. The successful bidder will not only secure a substantial order but also contribute significantly to the nation’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
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