India kicks off fifth trial of 155 mm towed guns
Rahul Bedi, New Delhi - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
23 May , 2013
The Indian Army began field trials in mid-May of two rival howitzers that are hoping to fulfil its long-standing requirement for 1,580 155 mm/52 calibre towed guns.
Nexter Systems' Trajan 155mm/52 calibre gun, which has been modified for the Indian tender, and Soltam Systems' ATHOS 2052 platform are undergoing 8-10 weeks of trials this summer in the Rajasthan desert, an army source said. Under the terms of the contract, 400 guns will be handed over ready to use and 1,180 will be built locally.
The ATHOS trials are being led by Elbit Systems, which purchased Soltam from the Mikal Group in October 2010.
India kicks off fifth trial of 155 mm towed guns - IHS Jane's 360
Guys expect first howitzers in 2015. Finally progress!
Rahul Bedi, New Delhi - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
23 May , 2013
The Indian Army began field trials in mid-May of two rival howitzers that are hoping to fulfil its long-standing requirement for 1,580 155 mm/52 calibre towed guns.
Nexter Systems' Trajan 155mm/52 calibre gun, which has been modified for the Indian tender, and Soltam Systems' ATHOS 2052 platform are undergoing 8-10 weeks of trials this summer in the Rajasthan desert, an army source said. Under the terms of the contract, 400 guns will be handed over ready to use and 1,180 will be built locally.
The ATHOS trials are being led by Elbit Systems, which purchased Soltam from the Mikal Group in October 2010.
India kicks off fifth trial of 155 mm towed guns - IHS Jane's 360
Guys expect first howitzers in 2015. Finally progress!