New Delhi: The Indian Army will replace the vintage and smaller calibre guns, in line with the steps to modernise its artillery regiments and enhance operational readiness, with indigenously-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS), Designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
Calling the project an “exemplary mission mode success”, Defence Ministry on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) shared a post on X along with a video showcasing ATAGS, whose maximum range is 48 km.
“ATAGS, @DRDO_India’s flagship artillery system, is spearheading the #IndianArmy’s artillery modernisation’, an exemplary Mission Mode success,” the Ministry said in its post.
“It brings together #DRDO, the Indian Army, and both public and private sectors to strengthen #AatmanirbharBharat in defence. With its all-electric drive for gun laying and ammunition handling, #ATAGS ensures reliable, maintenance-free performance even in the toughest mountain and desert terrains,” it said.
ARDE Director A Raju in the recorded video said, “We started this project in the year 2012. And, within a span of 12 years, we could complete the total process of design to manufacturing, testing and induction.”
The key features are its quite advance system, he said, adding, ARDE is playing a crucial role in “Aatmanirbharta of our nation”.
The Defence Ministry had signed contracts on March 26, with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles respectively at a total cost of about ₹6,900 crore.
Replacing the vintage and smaller calibre guns, the 155 mm/52 calibre ATAGS will enhance the artillery capabilities of the Indian Army. The timeline for delivery of 307 ATAGS is expected to be five years, ARDE Director Raju said.
