Next-Generation 4×4 Mounted Gun System Sets New Benchmark in Mobility, Firepower, and Rapid Deployment
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a defense arm of Bharat Forge, has unveiled the groundbreaking MArG 45, a 155mm/45 Cal mobile artillery gun system, at the prestigious IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025. This innovative platform, mounted on a robust 4×4 high-mobility vehicle (HMV), promises to revolutionize modern artillery warfare with its exceptional agility, firepower, and versatility.
The unveiling was graced by H.E. Shri Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE, highlighting India’s growing stature in the global defense sector and its commitment to technological excellence.
The MArG 45 showcases Kalyani Group’s prowess in integrating cutting-edge firepower with rapid mobility. Designed for swift deployment across diverse terrains, the system is built to deliver unmatched shoot-and-scoot capabilities, ensuring tactical superiority on the battlefield.
Baba Kalyani, Chairman & MD of Bharat Forge Ltd., hailed the launch as a major step forward: “This Mounted Gun Platform signifies a paradigm shift in artillery systems, embodying our commitment to innovation and self-reliance. It is a proud demonstration of India’s capacity to design and manufacture world-class defense platforms.”
Key Features of MArG 45:
- Firepower: Capable of engaging targets beyond 36 km with conventional ammunition.
- Mobility: Custom-developed chassis ensures superior agility across challenging terrains.
- Compatibility: Supports NATO-standard and in-service ammunition.
- Rapid Deployment: Operational readiness achieved in 1.5 minutes during daylight and 2 minutes at night.
- Fire Rate: Intense rate of 10 rounds in 3 minutes; sustained rate of 42 rounds in 60 minutes.
- Versatility: Elevation range from -2° to +72°; traverse capacity of 25° left and right.
- Payload: Weighing 23.5 tons, it carries 18 rounds with Zone 6 onboard.
With the launch of the MArG 45, Kalyani Group solidifies its leadership in defense technology, underlining India’s vision of self-reliance and innovation in the global defense arena. As modern warfare demands speed, precision, and adaptability, the MArG 45 is set to become a game-changer, empowering armed forces with superior artillery capabilities.
The debut of this state-of-the-art gun system at IDEX 2025 signals a bold leap into the future of mobile artillery solutions, cementing Kalyani Group’s role as a global defense innovator.
