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Newly Inducted INS Tamal With 500 KM-Range BrahMos Challenges S-400, S-500, Iron Dome Systems​

Measuring approximately 125 metres long and weighing 3,900 tonnes, INS Tamal's stealth capability and sleek design are noteworthy. (X/@indiannavy)© Copyright (C) new18.com. All Rights Reserved.
Amid growing concerns over maritime security, India is significantly ramping up its naval capabilities to counter increasing Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean. With Beijing expanding its presence under the pretext of research missions, India is investing heavily in frigates, warships, and aircraft carriers to strengthen the Indian Navy and safeguard its strategic interests.


On July 1, the INS Tamal, a stealth frigate of the Tushil class (Kirvak-III), was inducted into the Indian Navy with Russian cooperation. This addition significantly boosts India’s naval power and maritime security. India and Russia have signed multi-billion-pound agreements for constructing aircraft carriers and warships.
With the commissioning of INS Tamal, India has received two of the four frigates, with the remaining two to be manufactured domestically. The deal, valued at approximately Rs 21,000 crore, was finalised in October 2016.
The INS Tamal boasts numerous advanced features, including an ultra-modern radar system and the Brahmos cruise missile. The missile’s range has been extended from 290 km to 450-500 km, capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. Measuring approximately 125 metres long and weighing 3,900 tonnes, the frigate’s stealth capability and sleek design are noteworthy.

Related video: INS Tamal enters duty: Russia-built stealth frigate boosts Navy’s edge (The Economic Times)

INS Tamal enters duty: Russia-built stealth frigate boosts Navy’s edge

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Reports from the India Defence Research Wing indicate that the radar system on INS Tamal can detect air strikes and missile attacks promptly, enabling effective countermeasures. The frigate’s ultra-modern weapon system ensures robust maritime defence and a strong retaliatory capability against adversaries.
INS Tamal is expected to be highly effective in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific regions, which have become security hotspots due to China’s aggressive policies. Additionally, INS Tamal will enhance surveillance against infiltration attempts from Pakistan through the Arabian Sea border near Kutch.

INS Tamal–BrahMos Duo Boosts India’s Naval Strike Power​

Before its induction, the Indian Navy tested INS Tamal’s capabilities in the Andaman-Nicobar region, evaluating its mobility and weapon systems, especially the Brahmos cruise missile. The missile demonstrated remarkable performance, flying at an elevation so low—just 3 to 4 metres above the sea surface—that it evaded radar detection. This capability makes Brahmos a formidable asset, posing a significant challenge to enemy defences.


Radar systems operate by detecting radiation reflected from objects at a certain minimum altitude. However, the BrahMos cruise missile launched from INS Tamal struck its target while flying at an ultra-low altitude, effectively staying below radar detection. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough for India and poses a serious challenge for potential adversaries.

Even Advanced Systems Like S-500 or Iron Dome May Fail​

The question arises whether air defence systems can intercept the Brahmos missile fired from INS Tamal. INS Tamal has been specifically designed for naval warfare, but it also carries missiles capable of striking land-based targets. This makes it a versatile platform for multi-role operations, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine missions.

The recent test of the BrahMos missile from INS Tamal demonstrated its ability to fly at extremely low altitudes—just three to four metres above the surface. If this capability is maintained during actual anti-surface missions, it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, for even the most advanced air defence systems like the S-400, S-500, or Iron Dome to detect and intercept it.

INS Tamal To Be Armed With Barak-8 Missiles​

Barak-8 missiles can also be deployed on INS Tamal, significantly enhancing its air defence capabilities. Specifically designed to counter aerial threats, the Barak-8 can effectively intercept fighter jets, missiles, UAVs, and drones. With a strike range of 70 to 100 kilometres, this vertically launched missile system offers 360-degree coverage, making it a highly versatile weapon. Known for its precision in tracking and neutralizing threats, the Barak-8 adds a formidable layer of defence.

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DRDO Unveils Indigenous Mounted Gun System: All-Terrain Firepower with Advanced Crew Protection​

Pune (Maharashtra), July 07 2025 (ANI): DRDO on July 07 unveiled its latest development, The Mounted Gun System (MGS) which is a cross country truck mounted heavy artillery gun system with exclusively developed mobility and crew protection features in its class It has been indigenously developed by involving Indian Industries, DPSU, Premier Academia, under leadership of DRDO MGS has high mobility in terms of gradient, side slope, trench crossing, cross country capability and can operate in desert and mountainous terrain.

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PUNE/AHMEDNAGAR: The Indian Army’s plan to induct long-range indigenous artillery systems are in advanced stages, with the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) ready for its first product model test, while the Mounted Gun System (MGS) technology demonstrator is awaiting trial.


“The first gun system is ready for the mandatory first of product model test. The first regiment of 18 ATAGS will be inducted within a year thereafter,” said RP Pandey, Project Director (PD) of ATAGS, speaking to The New Indian Express.

The gun has a proven range of over 45 kilometres and can be deployed in 85 seconds, Pandey said at the DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune. He added that the gun can be deployed in 90 seconds and has been tested up to a range of 48 kilometres. Its wider arc of fire enables more destructive capabilities.

The procurement of this system marks a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Army’s artillery regiments and is expected to enhance operational readiness.

In March, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts for the procurement of 307 ATAGS 155mm/52 calibre guns and 327 high-mobility 6x6 gun towing vehicles, at a cost of around ₹6,900 crore. The ATAGS and towing vehicles will be procured from Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited, respectively.


Related video: India Showcases Mounted Gun System | DRDO’s Indigenous Artillery Power Hits The Road (Business Today)


The ATAGS will replace older, smaller calibre guns and enhance the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities.

The ministry said, “ATAGS, renowned for its exceptional lethality, will play a crucial role in bolstering the Army’s firepower by enabling precise and long-range strikes.”

Taking the proven capabilities of ATAGS further, DRDO’s Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) in Ahmednagar has developed the first technology demonstrator of the Mounted Gun System.

The MGS is a cross-country truck-mounted heavy artillery system (based on the 155mm/52 calibre ATAGS) with shoot-and-scoot capability. It has been developed indigenously with contributions from Indian industry, defence PSUs, and premier academic institutions, under DRDO’s leadership.

Artillery systems are typically used for indirect fire and are crucial in modern military operations due to their ability to strike targets deep inside enemy territory, operate in all weather conditions, function day and night, and use various types of ammunition.

However, once fired, these guns can reveal their position and become targets for enemy artillery. Mobility is therefore key. By adding mobility, the guns can fire and relocate quickly — a “shoot and scoot” capability — enhancing both survivability and lethality.

Bharat Kushwaha, Design Leader of the MGS project, told The New Indian Express that “high-mobility artillery was a technology gap which needed to be addressed. The Mounted Gun System (MGS) was a viable solution.”

A vehicle carrying the Mounted Gun System technology of the Indian army is seen here.
To that end, VRDE undertook a technology demonstrator project to design and develop a 155mm/52 calibre MGS based on ATAGS. The gun has been adapted onto an 8x8 cross-country wheeled vehicle with stabilisers and supporting interface structures.

The project has introduced state-of-the-art technologies in carrier vehicles, stabilisers, armoured cabins, ammunition handling cranes, on-board power systems, and integrated compact electronic controllers.

The MGS offers high mobility, including gradient, side-slope, trench-crossing and cross-country capabilities, and can operate in both desert and mountainous terrain.

This system can be rapidly deployed with mechanised forces, destroy enemy targets, and move before facing retaliatory fire.

Both ATAGS and MGS have over 80% indigenous content. “Except for the auto gun alignment and positioning system, muzzle velocity radar, and some types of batteries, everything else is indigenous,” said an official.

The ATAGS can be deployed in 90 seconds to fire its first shell, while the MGS can do so in 80 seconds.

Army requirements are expected to grow. G. Ramamohana Rao, Director of VRDE, said, “Initially, the Army needs 300 such guns, but the total requirement may rise to 700.”

With the modern systems now ready for induction, DRDO has begun working on indigenising remaining components and developing advanced ammunition. This includes shells fitted with ramjets and inertial guidance systems to improve range and precision.

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PUNE/AHMEDNAGAR: The Indian Army’s plan to induct long-range indigenous artillery systems are in advanced stages, with the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) ready for its first product model test, while the Mounted Gun System (MGS) technology demonstrator is awaiting trial.

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“The first gun system is ready for the mandatory first of product model test. The first regiment of 18 ATAGS will be inducted within a year thereafter,” said RP Pandey, Project Director (PD) of ATAGS, speaking to The New Indian Express.

The gun has a proven range of over 45 kilometres and can be deployed in 85 seconds, Pandey said at the DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune. He added that the gun can be deployed in 90 seconds and has been tested up to a range of 48 kilometres. Its wider arc of fire enables more destructive capabilities.

The procurement of this system marks a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Army’s artillery regiments and is expected to enhance operational readiness.

In March, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts for the procurement of 307 ATAGS 155mm/52 calibre guns and 327 high-mobility 6x6 gun towing vehicles, at a cost of around ₹6,900 crore. The ATAGS and towing vehicles will be procured from Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited, respectively.


Related video: India Showcases Mounted Gun System | DRDO’s Indigenous Artillery Power Hits The Road (Business Today)


The ATAGS will replace older, smaller calibre guns and enhance the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities.

The ministry said, “ATAGS, renowned for its exceptional lethality, will play a crucial role in bolstering the Army’s firepower by enabling precise and long-range strikes.”

Taking the proven capabilities of ATAGS further, DRDO’s Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) in Ahmednagar has developed the first technology demonstrator of the Mounted Gun System.

The MGS is a cross-country truck-mounted heavy artillery system (based on the 155mm/52 calibre ATAGS) with shoot-and-scoot capability. It has been developed indigenously with contributions from Indian industry, defence PSUs, and premier academic institutions, under DRDO’s leadership.

Artillery systems are typically used for indirect fire and are crucial in modern military operations due to their ability to strike targets deep inside enemy territory, operate in all weather conditions, function day and night, and use various types of ammunition.



However, once fired, these guns can reveal their position and become targets for enemy artillery. Mobility is therefore key. By adding mobility, the guns can fire and relocate quickly — a “shoot and scoot” capability — enhancing both survivability and lethality.

Bharat Kushwaha, Design Leader of the MGS project, told The New Indian Express that “high-mobility artillery was a technology gap which needed to be addressed. The Mounted Gun System (MGS) was a viable solution.”

A vehicle carrying the Mounted Gun System technology of the Indian army is seen here.
To that end, VRDE undertook a technology demonstrator project to design and develop a 155mm/52 calibre MGS based on ATAGS. The gun has been adapted onto an 8x8 cross-country wheeled vehicle with stabilisers and supporting interface structures.

The project has introduced state-of-the-art technologies in carrier vehicles, stabilisers, armoured cabins, ammunition handling cranes, on-board power systems, and integrated compact electronic controllers.



The MGS offers high mobility, including gradient, side-slope, trench-crossing and cross-country capabilities, and can operate in both desert and mountainous terrain.

This system can be rapidly deployed with mechanised forces, destroy enemy targets, and move before facing retaliatory fire.

Both ATAGS and MGS have over 80% indigenous content. “Except for the auto gun alignment and positioning system, muzzle velocity radar, and some types of batteries, everything else is indigenous,” said an official.

The ATAGS can be deployed in 90 seconds to fire its first shell, while the MGS can do so in 80 seconds.

Army requirements are expected to grow. G. Ramamohana Rao, Director of VRDE, said, “Initially, the Army needs 300 such guns, but the total requirement may rise to 700.”

With the modern systems now ready for induction, DRDO has begun working on indigenising remaining components and developing advanced ammunition. This includes shells fitted with ramjets and inertial guidance systems to improve range and precision.