India bursts its barrel, raising quality questions
The recent bursting of a gun barrel on the 155mm L/52 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) during test firing at the Pokhran range has once again exposed weaknesses in government ordnance factories and private industry in terms of metallurgy, machining quality and ammunition.
ER Rajappan, managing director of Shivayu Aerospace, told Shephard. ‘When equipment is tested to full capability, this can happen. If metallurgy is of a better grade of steel, it will withstand full resting pressure...Improvements are part of any equipment process.’
Military expert AK Singh attacked ‘the pathetic record’ of the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![Dronebuster product line and production capability expanded]()
Dronebuster product line and production capability expanded
DZYNE Technologies, the maker of Dronebuster counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) devices, has announced plans to expand production and released details on a new version of the system. This follows the release of an all-in-one kit system earlier this year.
-
![Ireland plans for radar capability in 2026]()
Ireland plans for radar capability in 2026
The Irish Government has previously outlined ambitious plans, the furthest reach of these being the possible purchase of fighter aircraft to provide a capability the country’s defence force currently doesn’t have. A more advanced procurement effort for a primary radar is being fast tracked.
-
![US Army LTAMDS enters production phase]()
US Army LTAMDS enters production phase
LTAMDS was approved in multiple flight trials and assessments.
-
![Technology transfer: how well does it work?]()
Technology transfer: how well does it work?
Technology transfer is trumpeted by many companies as a way to tap into new markets, win contracts and expand supply and manufacturing capability. It is often used in the area of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) and these requirements are a way to see how – and if – they work.
-
![The challenge of making the inflatable illusion and training centre]()
The challenge of making the inflatable illusion and training centre
Faking aircraft, yanks and vehicles has a storied history through the previous century but there are others uses for inflatable systems such as more detailed and classified military equipment and training structures.
