Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, unveiled the MArG 45, mobile gun system mounted on a 4x4 all-terrain platform, at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025. The company said that MArG 45 exemplifies Kalyani Group’s ingenuity in challenging conventions, integrating firepower, range, and mobility into a single, ground-breaking platform.
Designed for rapid deployment and superior manoeuvrability, it is a “go-anywhere” gun with unparalleled shoot-and-scoot capabilities. The gun features an intense rate of fire of 10 rounds in 3 minutes and a sustained rate of 42 rounds in 60 minutes, ensuring continuous firepower during combat.
Baba Kalyani, Chairman & MD, Bharat Forge said, "This Mounted Gun Platform represents a significant leap in defense technology, showcasing our commitment to
innovation and excellence. It is a testament to our capability to develop ‘Designed and Made in India’ most advanced artillery defence platforms.”
The unveiling of MArG 45 marks a significant milestone in mobile artillery according to the company. The company said that MArG 45 offers unmatched firepower, capable of firing beyond 36 km using conventional ammunition.
It is built for superior mobility, its tailor-made chassis, developed in-house, ensures maximum agility in diverse combat environments. The system is compatible with NATO-standard and in-service ammunition, enhancing its versatility, the company further said.
MArG 45 weighing 23.5 tons, carries 18 rounds with Zone 6 onboard, enabling sustained operations.
It is designed for rapid deployment, and it boasts a coming into-action time of just 1.5 minutes during the day and 2 minutes at night. With an elevation range of -2° to +72° and a traverse of 25° left and right, it delivers exceptional battlefield adaptability.
Meanwhile, the order of 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) for deployment along the borders with China and Pakistan is expected to be placed soon. The Ministry of Defence received a proposal from the Indian Army to buy 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems(ATAGS) for deployment along the borders with China and Pakistan.
*With Agency Inputs
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