New Delhi, March 26 -- The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth Rs.6,900 crore with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles, respectively.

The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block, New Delhi.

During the event, the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Project Director for ATAGS from the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, was felicitated for his contributions to the project.

The ATAGS, known for its enhanced lethality and precision, is expected to strengthen the Army's operat...