Product Details
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited unveiled the 120mm R.A.M.S (Rapid Attack Mortar System), a vehicle-integrated mortar system mounted on an agile 4x4 vehicle. The system is designed to deliver rapid, protected fire support at high altitude and in all weather conditions for the Indian Armed Forces and international customers.
Key Features
- Vehicle Integration: The mortar is integrated directly on the platform, eliminating the need to dismount and emplace the mortar
- Rapid Response: Enables transition from march-to-fire mission in moments with shoot-and-scoot capability
- Crew Protection: Designed to reduce crew exposure and keep the detachment protected throughout engagement
- Terrain Capability: Engineered to retain mobility at high altitude and readiness through extreme cold, heat, and monsoon conditions
- Future Warfare Design: Shaped for persistent surveillance, compressed targeting cycles, and premium on survivability
Strategic Context
The development advances India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative and reinforces India's growing standing as a trusted indigenous design-manufacturer and exporter of advanced defense platforms. The system is designed for both the Indian Armed Forces and international customers.
Management Commentary
Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited, stated: "Our purpose at KSSL is to keep Bharat safe, and to stand with nations facing hostile aggression. R.A.M.S is designed to give our armed forces credible, responsive capability at high altitude and in the most challenging conditions, while keeping our soldiers protected. We design and build in India, for India and for our partners around the world."
Corporate Structure
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) is identified as a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, driving the defence business of the Kalyani Group.
Filing Details
- Regulatory Reference: Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015