text: Bengaluru, First Published Dec 7, 2020, 6:40 PM IST
  Bengaluru: The Indian Army will procure advanced howitzer guns from the Defence Research and Development Organization DRDO. These guns will be deployed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
  ANI reports that DRDO has declared that it will be able to deliver 200 Made in India Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) howitzers within 18-24 months of the placement of orders.
  The army requires over 400 howitzers, however, DRDO officials have mentioned that the Made in India Advanced Tower Artillery Gun System howitzers will fulfil the force's demands. On the other hand, it would take a considerable period of time to create an infrastructure for production of the Israeli gun on offer, the website adds.
  It also quoted chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat as saying, "Failures during trials will happen but these must not dampen the spirit, instead it must lead to timely reviews and encourage the manufacturers to seek ways to overcome the problems. Services on their side also need to prepare acceptable and desirable requirements and continue to support the development process for further enhancement of quality."