Thu Oct 03 13:28:02 UTC 2024: ## Indian Company Teams Up with US Firms to Develop Next-Generation Artillery Guns

**Mumbai, India** – Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL), a subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd, is in advanced talks with American defense companies AM General and Mandus Group LLC to co-develop and co-produce next-generation, air-portable artillery gun platforms for the global market.

Sources within Bharat Forge indicate that the agreement, expected to be finalized by the end of the year, will involve the three companies pooling their expertise to create a “lightweight air-portable gun system” targeting a worldwide market.

KSSL, known for its ten different gun platforms including those exported to Armenia, will contribute its artillery gun technology. AM General, renowned for its military and commercial vehicles including the Humvee, will provide the platform to mount the system. Mandus Group, a leader in mobile weapon platforms, is expected to bring its expertise in Soft Recoil Based technology.

The collaboration aims to meet the growing global demand for modern, lightweight artillery systems that offer enhanced firepower, precision strikes, tactical mobility, and advanced command and control capabilities. The companies aim to develop both 105mm and 155mm platforms, designed to be compact, robust, ruggedized, mobile, and operable in all weather conditions and terrain.

Baba Kalyani, CMD of Bharat Forge, highlighted the company’s ambition to emerge as a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced artillery platforms, emphasizing that this strategic collaboration aims to produce the most versatile and innovative weapon systems.

John Chadbourne, AM General EVP for Business Development, expressed his company’s enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that the partnership reflects AM General’s commitment to responding to the evolving battlefield landscape.

The next-generation artillery platforms will incorporate disruptive technology, ensuring responsiveness and survivability, while optimizing crew size and logistics through enhanced transportability and lethality.

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