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India.com
10 hours ago
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- India.com
After Brahmos missiles, India develops another lethal weapon, Pakistan will shiver in fear, tension for China also due to...
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)- File image DRDO's 155 artillery shell gun: After the immense success shown by the indigenous weapons of India during India's Operation Sindoor, the demand for more powerful and dangerous weapons from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has only increased. During the recent India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan reportedly used Chinese-supplied SH-15 Howitzers guns against India. In order to counter Pakistan in the artilleries threat, India's DRDO is preparing to make a blast with another indigenous weapon. DRDO's 155 artillery shell guns In its recent initiative, DRDO has developed a 155 artillery shell, making India self-reliant in the field of indigenous weapons. For a background information, artillery gun systems are primarily used for indirect fire and can be mounted on different platforms. DRDO's Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) has a 155 mm/52 calibre gun barrel with a chamber volume of 25 litres as against the newer one with chamber volume of 23 litres. Reports also say that the weight of the shell is around 45 kg and it can be fired up to a distance of 24 to 32 km. The DRDO initiative is expected to strengthen India's defense capability and also promote 'Make in India' and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. In addition to this, the new development is expected to save India from buying billions of dollars worth foreign artillery shell gun. DRDO's growth after Operation Sindoor DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat recently said he was hopeful that defence exports will increase after Operation Sindoor as indigenous military equipment has got 'war-tested'. Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of the CII Summit here, he also spoke about the recent clearance given by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the 'execution model' to design and produce India's ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter jet — the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA). 'By 2034, the development work should be completed, and after that production should start from 2035. The first prototype flight will be ready by end of 2029,' he said. (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indigenous weapons pipped Chinese systems in Operation Sindoor, says DRDO chief
Nagpur: Operation Sindoor undoubtedly proved the superiority of India's indigenous weapons systems over those made in China, said chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Samir Kamat, here on Thursday. "Pakistan deployed an array of systems procured from China. Our indigenous weapons easily outmatched the Chinese systems pitched by Pakistan," said Kamat. However, he said some lessons were learnt from the conflict, and the country's premier defence research agency will look at improvements and induction of newer weapon systems. Not divulging specifics, he said some measures will be taken on an urgent basis. At the same time, he stressed the country's air defence system has proven to be highly effective. Kamat was in the city to tour the defence manufacturing establishments located here, including Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), a private sector ammunition maker, apart from DRDO's own chemical warfare unit and a facility of Brahmos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL). The Nagastra-1 loitering munition made by Solar was reportedly used in Operation Sindoor. Even the propulsion system of BrahMos missiles that pounded Pakistan came from the company. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nagelpilz? Die versteckte Ursache, die viele übersehen Heilratgeber Weiterlesen Undo Talking to TOI, Kamat said the purpose of the visit was to check facilities here, and coming to Nagpur was very fruitful. "It's important to have a robust private sector that's involved in both manufacturing and R&D to sustain long-drawn conflicts," he said. Kamat said a variety of systems can be put in place to counter drone attacks. He also mentioned that a range of sensors that can be used to detect and neutralise drones are expected to be inducted over the next six months or a year. Kamat also stressed upon the need to coordinate between stakeholders in the defence sector, including the PSU and private manufacturers. On indigenisation of conventional systems, he said the country is swiftly moving towards it. For example, in artillery, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) and Dhanush guns have been developed. There may be some subsystems that have to be imported, but the dependence on foreign sources has reduced, he said. On upcoming systems, he said DRDO includes VSHORADS, man-portable air defence systems, man-portable anti-tank guided missiles (MPTAGM), vertically launched short-range surface-to-air missiles (VLSRSAM), heavyweight and advanced lightweight torpedoes.
