SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) has confirmed its participation in the Indian Army’s tender for 400 advanced 155mm/52 caliber Towed Gun Systems (TGS). The company is developing a lighter version of its acclaimed Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), specifically designed to meet the army’s requirement for a gun weighing under 15 tons.
The new Autonomous Light-Towed Artillery Guns (ALTGS) are essentially modified ATAGS systems that incorporate lighter materials such as titanium. This modification has successfully reduced the weight from 18 tons to 15 tons, making it eligible for the army’s tender.
The ALTGS is expected to offer a significant upgrade over current artillery guns, boasting enhanced versatility, features, and performance. The Indian Army’s aim is to acquire a total of 1,200 advanced 155mm/52 caliber guns, with the initial tender for 400 guns serving as a crucial step towards fulfilling this requirement.
The ALTGS will face stiff competition from other domestic and international contenders. AWEIL has developed the Dhanush 155mm/52 caliber variant, while Bharat Forge is offering the MArG-ER. Additionally, Adani-Elbit has proposed the Autonomous Towed Howitzer Ordnance System (ATHOS), and L&T Nexter is showcasing its Trajan 155 mm 52 Caliber cannon.
The Indian Army will conduct rigorous trials and evaluations of all the proposed guns to select the most suitable option. The chosen TGS will play a vital role in enhancing the army’s artillery capabilities and ensuring its readiness for future challenges.
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