DRDO Unveils Advanced Mounted Gun System in Pune ,Maharashtra

Defense News ,India :- In a significant development, Maharashtra recently saw the introduction of the Mounted Gun System, a cutting-edge defense technology created by DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization).

Artillery plays a crucial role in any military, influencing the success of many operations. It provides indirect fire support, accurate target acquisition, and the destruction of enemies, making it a key element in ground warfare. Recognizing this, DRDO initiated a project to develop a 155 mm/52 caliber Towed Artillery Gun, which has successfully been inducted into the Indian Army after rigorous trials.

To enhance the mobility of the towed gun for mobile warfare challenges, the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) in Ahmednagar took on the Mounted Gun System (MGS) project.

The MGS, designed and developed by VRDE, is based on the previously developed Towed Artillery Gun System. It is integrated into a solo 8x8 high mobility vehicle with a stabilization system to ensure stability during firing.

The system incorporates state-of-the-art features such as a blast-resistant cabin, leg-type electro-mechanical stabilizers, automatic ammunition handling system, on-board silent electric power system, integrated electronic controller, RLG-based navigation system, and an integrated fire control system. This indigenous MGS is on par with contemporary global systems and is capable of firing 155 mm NATO standard ammunition.

After designing and developing the system, mobility trials were conducted at NCAT (VRDE) and on desert and cross-country tracks at PFFR to confirm the mobility parameters. The trials successfully achieved all the designed parameters.

Firing trials of the MGS took place at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges (PFFR) in September 2023. The tests included Minimum and Maximum Range Firing, Series I & II – Consistency Firing, Arc of Fire, and Direct Firing, covering various sectors of PFFR with different firing angles in elevation and azimuth, as well as all firing zones. All tests were successfully conducted, showcasing the capabilities of the Mounted Gun System.