Bharat Forge lowest bidder for Army's Rs 6,000 cr towed guns contract

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This indigenous artillery system, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, marks a significant step toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Initially, the Army plans to acquire 400 of these advanced gun systems, with the potential for further orders to replace aging equipment.

The ATAGS have undergone rigorous testing by the Indian Army across various terrains, including desert environments and high-altitude regions in Sikkim.

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Topics: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd Indian Army ATAGS contract Defence Research and Development Organisation Defence manufacturing Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems India defence self-sufficiency Next-generation artillery Bharat Forge Bofors replacement Artillery systems

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Published On: 2024-11-05 @ 09:42:15 (2 weeks ago)

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