Paris, France: Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, signed a strategic partnership with AM General, a leading military vehicle mobile defence capabilities provider at Eurosatory defence exposition.
This strategic partnership between AM General and KSSL addresses the requirement of modern armies of the world in an evolving combat scenario equipping them with compact, robust, light weight, ruggedised, mobile, all weather, all terrain Next-Gen Mounted Artillery gun platforms, with a distinct competitive edge.
There are numerous opportunities globally, and the partnership is intended to support broader allied distribution, positioning the platform as a scalable, exportable artillery solution for partner nations seeking modern, mobile, and survivable 155mm fires capability.
Leveraging this strategic partnership, AM General has also offered a proposal to participate in the US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) programme. The proposal to the US Government includes the development and delivery of a 155mm MTC solution based on the mature, combat-relevant architecture of KSSL’s Mounted Artillery Gun platform, with delivery planned in 2027 upon its down-selection.
The MArG system delivers class-leading strategic transportability and tactical mobility through the combination of a purpose-built powerpack and suspension and a lighter gross vehicle weight rating. It’s 52 – caliber 155mm cannon is combined with the patented Soft Recoil Technology (SRT) Recoil Mitigation system, an automated load-assist, and an advanced all-weather fire control suite providing indirect and direct fire capabilities.
The system fires a standard high-explosive projectile over 40 kilometres and carries over 20 projectiles and propellant charges on-board. The MARG’s SRT system absorbs significantly more recoil force than traditional artillery systems and this allows for a lighter vehicle, lighter turret, and less shock on the entire weapons system over its life.
Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd, the parent company of KSSL shared, “Our partnership with AM General is underscored by trust in our advanced artillery capabilities, and confidence in our commitment to delivering leading-edge and combat-proven solutions that meet modern warfare requirements.”
John Chadbourne, AM General President and CEO said, “Working with KSSL signifies our mutual commitment to support our allies and, ultimately, the Warfighter. By integrating the patented soft recoil technology to their state-of-the-art and mature platforms, we will be delivering truly groundbreaking capabilities that can provide an advantage on the evolving battlefield.”
KSSL takes pride in building, designed and made in India, globally benchmarked defence platforms, driven by the purpose of delivering technologically advanced, strategic defence capabilities for India, and the world.
