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This video shows you that 5 Proud Felling Facts About DRDO’s New "Towed Artillery Gun". With DRDO test-firing its fully indigenous 155 mm x 52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), the Indian Army is all set to get the much needed weapon for user trials by early 2017. The successful test is also a shot in the arm for Modi government’s ‘Make in India’ drive for the defense sector. The test-firing took place during technical trials conducted recently at the Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) in Balasore. The project is part of the artillery modernisation programme of the Indian Army. We take a look at 5 key facts about the new towed artillery gun: 1) With a firing range of 40 kms, the gun boasts of advanced features such as quick deployability, auxiliary power mode, high mobility, advanced communication system, automatic command and control system with night firing capability in direct fire mode. 2) ATAGS comprises of a breech mechanism, barrel, muzzle brake and recoil mechanism to fire 155 mm calibre ammunition. It has longer range, accuracy and precision and provides greater fire power, claims DRDO. In pic: DRDO’s Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System test-fired successfully 3) The system is configured with an all electric drive. The idea is the manufacture the gun in a way that it is maintenance free and offers reliable operation over a longer period of time. 4) DRDO’s nodal laboratory Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune takes the credit for the design & development of ATAGS, along with other DRDO laboratories. 5) DRDO aims to develop the artillery gun system with participation of private industry. Establishing indigenous critical defense manufacturing technologies, is one of the key focus areas of the project. DRDO hopes to do this with the participation of Ordnance Factories, DPSUs and private industries including Bharat Forge, Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division and Mahindra Defense Naval System 155 mm gun, indian artillery gun, 155 howitzer, indian artillery, 155mm howitzer, indian army artillery, 155 mm, modern artillery, artillery indian army, army artillery, artillery cannon, dhanush artillery, howitzer cannon, ada, towed artillery, field artillery Channel Link: youtube.com/c/GlobalConflict7