India-Armenia Defense Deal: West Asian country Armenia is emerging as a major defense buyer of India. For some time now, Armenia has shown more interest in India’s defense systems. In this context, Armenia has now shown its interest in the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) manufactured in India. Armenia is reportedly advancing its talks with Bharat Forge’s defense arms manufacturer Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd for the purchase of 78 ATAGS Avengers howitzers.
India had earlier supplied 6 ATAGS guns
It is noteworthy that India had earlier supplied 6 ATAGS guns. Impressed by its success, Armenia is preparing to purchase 78 ATAGS guns from India. Embattled in tensions with Turkey’s friend Azerbaijan, Armenia deployed India’s first 6 ATAGS guns in various areas of the country, where it has demonstrated exceptional capability and proved its mettle in Armenia’s high altitude mountainous region and diverse plains. Have convinced. These tests confirmed the long range accuracy and reverse operational reliability of the guns.
Armenia may demand special update
Armenia’s Defense Ministry has sought feedback from its military personnel regarding ATAGS. So that the next batch of ATAGS guns can be further upgraded. Keeping Armenia in mind, Bharat Forge has installed a computer interface in the system, which operates in the Armenian language. Apart from this, it is expected that the Armenian Army can suggest upgrades in the cannon according to its specific requirements.
Armenia is crazy about these weapons of India
India has emerged as a major buyer of Indian defense systems for some time now. The potential purchase of 78 ATAGS guns will mark another milestone in interoperability between India and Armenia. Let us tell you that apart from ATAGS, Armenia is crazy about India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher, Akash missile and many other Indian defense equipment, which it has included in its army to increase its military capabilities.