ATAGS

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ATAGS — Advanced Towed Artillery Gun

APPROVED

155mm/52-cal indigenous towed howitzer

Budget

₹6,900–7,000 Cr

Timeline

2025–2027+

Sector

Indian Army

Indigenisation

85%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

CURRENT

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

MoD cleared commercial negotiations for 307 ATAGS along with 320 high mobility towing vehicles. Bharat Forge (60%) and Tata Advanced Systems (40%) are production partners. Awaiting final CCS clearance before contract execution.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) - INSIGHTS IAS

news.google.com · 09 Jul 2025

How DRDO’s Towed Gun System (TGS) Answers Army’s Light Artillery Call, Balances ATAGS Firepower with Rapid High-altitude Deployment - Defence.in

news.google.com · 12 May 2025

Army’s first regiment of long-range ATAGS artillery guns to be ready by February 2027 - The New Indian Express

news.google.com · 07 Jul 2025

ATAGS: The made-in-India artillery gun system that can be deployed in all terrains - Firstpost

news.google.com · 09 Jul 2025

Indian Army To Induct 307 Indigenous ATAGS Guns In Rs 6,900 Crore Push To Replace Vintage Artillery Over 5 Years - Swarajya

news.google.com · 09 Jul 2025

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about ATAGS

Pipeline Status

Stage 5/7

Commercial Bids Cleared

Estimated Budget

₹6,900–7,000 Cr

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2025–2027+

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Army

85% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of ATAGS?▾

ATAGS — Advanced Towed Artillery Gun is currently at Stage 5 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Commercial Bids Cleared). 155mm/52-cal indigenous towed howitzer

What is the estimated budget or outlay for ATAGS?▾

The allocated budget outlay for ATAGS is estimated at ₹6,900–7,000 Cr.

When is ATAGS expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2025–2027+.

Which agencies and companies are building ATAGS?▾

ATAGS is developed in coordination with vendors: Bharat Forge, Tata Advanced Systems.

What is the indigenisation level of ATAGS?▾

ATAGS targets an indigenous content of 85%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Bharat Forge · Tata Advanced Systems

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