Product Launch Summary

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, announced the advancement of its program for the development of the 120mm R.A.M.S (Rapid Attack Mortar System) mounted directly on an agile 4x4 vehicle platform.

Product Description

  • System Name: 120mm R.A.M.S - Rapid Attack Mortar System
  • Platform: Mounted directly on agile 4x4 vehicle platform
  • Caliber: 120mm mortar system
  • Design Purpose: Deliver rapid, protected fire support at high altitude and in all weather conditions

Key Features and Capabilities

  • Integrated Vehicle Mounting: Mortar integrated on the platform enables firing from the vehicle
  • Rapid Deployment: Crews can transition from march-to-fire mission in moments
  • Enhanced Safety: Removes need to dismount and emplace mortar, reducing crew exposure
  • Mobility: Designed for shoot-and-scoot agility and rapid relocation
  • Terrain Capability: Engineered to retain mobility at high altitude and readiness through extreme cold, heat, and monsoon conditions
  • Operational Environments: Effective in mountain passes, desert, and plains terrain

Strategic Objectives

  • Target Market: Indian Armed Forces and International Customers
  • National Security Alignment: Supports India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative
  • Export Focus: Aims to reinforce India's standing as trusted indigenous design-manufacturer and exporter of advanced defence platforms
  • Future Warfare Design: Shaped by realities of future conflict including persistent surveillance and compressed targeting cycles

Management Commentary

Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd, stated: "Our purpose at KSSL is to keep Bharat safe, and to stand with nations facing hostile aggression. R.A.M.S is being 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. This is Aatmanirbhar Bharat in action, and another step towards a Sushakt Bharat, Surakshit Bharat."

Corporate Context

  • Parent Company: Bharat Forge Limited
  • Entity: Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) - wholly-owned defence subsidiary
  • Business Focus: Drives defence business of Kalyani Group across land, marine and unmanned domains
  • Capabilities: Artillery systems, armoured and protected vehicles, small arms, ammunition, and marine and unmanned platforms

Timing Context

The announcement was made during India's festival of Deepawali, symbolizing the triumph of light and protection, aligning with the company's stated purpose of national security.