The ATAGS, developed in 2013 and tested through extensive field trials, will enhance the Army’s long-range firepower — a priority reinforced by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
The DAC also granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for eight capital acquisition proposals worth over ₹54,000 crore.
The contract is likely to be split, with Bharat Forge manufacturing 60 per cent of the guns and Tata producing the remaining 40 per cent, provided it matches the L1 price.
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