Indian Army looks to buy Rs 6,000 crore next generation artillery guns with advanced features from Indian companies

More firepower for Indian Army: In a major growth, the Indian Army has moved a proposal price Rs 6,000 crore for the acquisition of next generation guns, which might be developed and manufactured by home companies. These advanced weapons are poised to change into the mainstay part of the military’s artillery pressure, sources acquainted with the matter instructed ET.
The proposed next-gen towed gun system (TGS) is anticipated to be significantly better than its predecessor when it comes to versatility and weight, whereas additionally incorporating a number of enhanced features. The military’s proposal outlines the acquisition of 400 advanced 155mm/52 calibre guns from Indian trade gamers, marking a considerable alternative for home companies, as beforehand reported by ET. The whole requirement for these new guns is estimated to be round 1,200.

Key gamers within the defence sector, together with Larsen and Toubro, Tata Defence, and Bharat Forge, are doubtless to vie for the contract as soon as it receives the inexperienced mild from the defence ministry. Notably, the TGS might be extra advanced and lighter than the advanced towed artillery gun system (ATAGS) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), which is at the moment within the acquisition pipeline.
The military has already initiated discussions with Indian producers, eliciting an array of options for the futuristic artillery weapon’s features. This next-gen system is anticipated to provide superior automation, precision, and an expanded vary of specialised ammunition in contrast to the prevailing techniques in service.

At current, the majority of the Indian artillery includes 130mm discipline guns, that are steadily present process an improve to 155mm beneath the Sharang mission. Simultaneously, the military is within the technique of finalizing a contract for the acquisition of 155mm/52 calibre ATAGS. This order for 307 guns is ready to be shared between Tata Defence and Bharat Forge, who collaborated with DRDO in its growth. The military is presently awaiting business affords to advance this procurement course of.