Bharat Forge's Kalyani Strategic Systems Partners with AM General for Artillery Systems
Bharat Forge's subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL), partnered with AM General on June 18, 2026, to offer mounted artillery gun systems. AM General also proposed KSSL's platform for the U.S. Army's Mobile Tactical Cannon program, with delivery planned for 2027.
The partnership is significant for the defense sector and could lead to substantial contracts, particularly with the US Army proposal, but the full financial impact will depend on future order wins and program success.
The partnership signifies a strategic advancement in defense capabilities, potential for significant new orders, and highlights the technological prowess of both companies.
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly-owned defense subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, has signed a strategic partnership with AM General, a provider of military vehicle defense capabilities. The agreement was announced at the Eurosatory defense exposition in Paris on June 18, 2026.
This partnership aims to equip modern armies with compact, robust, lightweight, mobile, all-weather, and all-terrain Next-Gen Mounted Artillery gun platforms. It is intended to support broader allied distribution and position the platform as a scalable, exportable artillery solution for partner nations seeking modern, mobile, and survivable 155mm fires capability.
Leveraging this partnership, AM General has also proposed to participate in the U.S. Army Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program. The proposal includes the development and delivery of a 155mm MTC solution based on KSSL’s Mounted Artillery Gun platform, with a planned delivery in 2027, pending down-selection. The MArG system features a 52-Caliber 155mm Cannon with patented Soft Recoil Technology (SRT), an automated load-assist, and an advanced all-weather fire control suite, capable of firing standard high-explosive projectiles over 40 kilometers.
Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd., stated that the partnership is underscored by trust in KSSL's advanced artillery capabilities and commitment to delivering combat-proven solutions. Mr. John Chadbourne, AM General President and CEO, highlighted the mutual commitment to support allies and the Warfighter by integrating KSSL's soft recoil technology.
KSSL emphasizes building designed and made-in-India, globally benchmarked defense platforms. AM General is known for its specialized vehicles, including the HUMVEE and JLTV A2, and its innovative soft recoil technology for mobile platforms.
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