Indian defence major Bharat Forge has announced plans to develop and produce advanced artillery gun platforms in collaboration with American companies. Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd, stated on Thursday that the company intends to enter into a multi-party agreement with leading United States defence companies, AM General and Mandus Group LLC, to explore the co-development and co-production of next-generation artillery gun platforms.
In today’s evolving battlefield, there is a growing need for modern light artillery systems that can provide increased firepower, precision strike capabilities, tactical mobility, and effective command and control. This collaboration aims to meet the requirements of modern armies worldwide by providing them with compact, robust, lightweight, ruggedized, mobile, all-weather, all-terrain 105mm and 155mm next-generation artillery gun platforms, the company said in its statement.
“These next-gen artillery platforms will feature disruptive technology, responsive and survivable fires, transportability, added lethality, and optimized crew size due to fewer logistics requirements. The 105-mm and 155-mm howitzers to be offered will deliver firepower and mobility while remaining lightweight and modular,” the statement states.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Government of India’s Make in India program, Baba Kalyani, CMD, Bharat Forge, said, “Bharat Forge is rapidly emerging as a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced artillery platforms for the world markets. This strategic collaboration aims to co-develop and co-produce the most versatile and innovative weapon systems.”
“AM General and Mandus Group are looking forward to exploring this collaboration with Kalyani and Bharat Forge to ultimately deliver advanced mobile artillery capabilities,” said John Chadbourne, AM General EVP for Business Development. “A partnership like this is a testament to our company’s commitment to be responsive and dynamic as the battlefield evolves,” he added.
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