Armenia negotiating purchase of ATAGS from India 

ArmInfo.Armenia is negotiating the purchase of another 78 units of the Advanced Towed  Artiller Gun System (ATAGS) of 155 mm/52 caliber from India. This was  reported by the Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW).

It is noted that the negotiations are taking place after the  successful testing of the ATAGS, previously delivered to Armenia. The  source notes that the units demonstrated exceptional capabilities in  various landscapes of the country.

The first batch of six howitzers underwent extensive testing in  Armenia, including in highland and flat terrain. The tests confirmed  accuracy at long distances and high reliability, which prompted the  Armenian authorities to consider the possibility of purchasing more.

Last March The Armenian Ministry of Defense made a decision on the  need to purchase 155 mm artillery systems with a barrel length of 52  calibers. And the choice fell on the Indian ATAGS of Bharat Forge  Limited. The above-mentioned manufacturer was selected for these  negotiations due to the successful completion of a technical  assessment and commercial tender, which confirmed the compliance of  its products with the army's requirements. One of the main  characteristics of this system is its range - more than 48 kilometers  when using specialized ammunition, which significantly exceeds  traditional artillery.