Event Description
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, unveiled its MArG series of 155mm 4×4 mounted artillery guns on June 15, 2026, at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris, France.
Product Details
The MArG series is a comprehensive family of 4×4 mounted 155mm artillery systems with three calibre configurations:
- MArG 39 (39 calibre) - Optimized for mobility and tactical flexibility
- MArG 45 (45 calibre) - Balanced range and firepower
- MArG 52 (52 calibre) - Extended-range, high-performance artillery solution
Technical Specifications
- Platform: High-mobility 4×4 chassis
- Gradient negotiation: 25°
- All-up weight: 22 tonnes
- On-board ammunition carrying capacity: 18 rounds with Zone 5
- Capability: Fires NATO-standard 155mm ammunition including precision-guided munitions
- Mission profiles: Counter-battery, interdiction, and fire support
Key Features
- Purpose-built for shoot-and-scoot operations enhancing survivability in contested environments
- Rapid transition from march-to-fire and back-to-movement
- Minimal crew requirement enabled by efficient gun-laying
- Modern fire-control system (FCS) ensuring accurate targeting
- Full compatibility for network-centric warfare and digitised artillery coordination
- Air transportability for enhanced strategic mobility
- Operational flexibility across mountain, desert, and infrastructure-constrained environments
Strategic Significance
- Designed for local industrialisation and technology transfer to partner nations
- Reduces dependence on foreign supply chains
- Built for both Indian and global armed forces seeking resilient, self-reliant capability
Management Commentary
Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd, stated: "With the MArG series, we bring six decades of precision engineering and metallurgical expertise to a product engineered for armed forces worldwide. Redefining deployable artillery, KSSL has set a new global benchmark that gives armed forces uncompromising firepower and mobility."
Mr. Neelesh Tungar, Chief Executive Officer of KSSL, stated: "The MArG series delivers a decisive battlefield advantage — agile enough to shoot, scoot and reposition before counter-battery fire can respond, and to reach the mountains, cities and infrastructure-constrained terrain where heavier systems simply cannot go."
Exhibition Details
The MArG 39 variant is on display at Eurosatory 2026 for demonstration to prospective customers across Europe, reinforcing KSSL's commitment to global outreach and operational validation.
About KSSL
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited is described as driving the defence business of the Kalyani Group of Companies, with expertise in design, engineering, metallurgy and advanced manufacturing across land, marine and unmanned domains including artillery systems, armoured vehicles, small arms, ammunition, and marine platforms.