India’s Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in partnership with Kalyani Strategic Systems, has been officially inducted into the Armenian Ground Forces. The ceremony marks the first overseas deployment of the 155mm/52-calibre artillery system, following an August 2023 deal in which Armenia ordered six units.
Valued at around $155 million, the export reflects India’s growing status as a global defence supplier and Armenia’s increasing defence cooperation with New Delhi. Armenia has previously procured Swathi Weapon Locating Radars and Pinaka multi-barrel rocket systems from India, indicating a strategic alignment in the defence sector.
ATAGS is equipped with advanced features including an AI-enabled fire control system, extended range, and rapid mobility, making it a modern and competitive alternative to legacy systems. The gun’s precision, ease of deployment, and low maintenance cost have earned it attention in global artillery circles.
This development adds to the export momentum of Kalyani Strategic Systems, which has secured over $600 million in international defence orders as of 2024. The ATAGS program is a flagship of India’s “Make in India” initiative, aimed at reducing dependency on foreign weapon systems and boosting indigenous defence manufacturing.
Armenia’s adoption of ATAGS also reflects growing global confidence in Indian defence products and marks a step forward in India’s outreach to new defence markets. As interest builds from other countries, the ATAGS continues to demonstrate the potential of Indian innovation in high-calibre defence systems.
