Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a subsidiary of Bharat Forge, unveiled a mobile gun system, MArG 45, at the ongoing defence expo IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025.
Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd.) unveiled the MArG 45 India’s first 155mm/45Cal Mounted Gun System on a 4x4 HMV,@ #IDEX Abu Dhabi on Feb 17, 2025.The launch was officiated by H.E. Shri Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE
— Bharat Forge Ltd (@BharatForgeLtd) February 17, 2025
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MArG 45, mounted on a 4x4 all-terrain platform, boasts unmatched firepower as it can fire beyond 36 km using conventional ammunition.
Weighing 23.5 tonnes, MArG 45 carries 18 rounds with Zone 6 onboard, making it suitable for sustained operations. It is compatible with the NATO standards. With a firing rate of 10 rounds in 3 minutes and a sustained rate of 42 rounds in 60 minutes, it is a reliable and deadly weapon during combat. The custom-designed chassis of the gun helps it to be agile across different terrains.
The gun has an elevation range of -2° to +72° and a traverse of 25° left and right.
“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,” Chairman & MD of Bharat Forge Baba Kalyani said.
According to a statement from Kalyani Group MArG 45 exemplifies the company's ingenuity in challenging conventions, integrating firepower, range, and mobility into a single, ground-breaking platform.
Kalyani Group said MArG 45 is a “go-anywhere” gun which is built for rapid deployment and has superior manoeuvrability.
The unveiling of MArG 45 marks a significant milestone in mobile artillery, reinforcing Kalyani Group’s commitment to self-reliance and cutting-edge defense innovation, the company said.
