Armenia has recently confirmed its plan to purchase an additional 84 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) of 155 mm/52 caliber from India, aiming to strengthen its defense capabilities as reported by IDRW. This move is part of Armenia’s broader effort to modernize its military arsenal amid heightened regional tensions. In 2023, Armenia had already acquired six units of the same system from India, which recently completed successful operational tests across various Armenian locations.
These tests were essential to validate the weapons’ effectiveness under local conditions, affirming the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) suitability for the specific needs of the Armenian Armed Forces and clearing the way for the additional purchase of 84 units.
Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Indian private companies, the ATAGS system represents a notable advancement in modern artillery technology. Designed to meet the current requirements of ground forces, the ATAGS has a maximum firing range of 48 km and can fire up to three rounds within 15 seconds. The system’s capability to operate at high altitudes makes it particularly well-suited to Armenia’s terrain.