KSSL and Paramount
unveil Simha 4x4
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly owned defence
subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, and Paramount, has unveiled Simha 4x4, a next generation Light Armoured
Multi-Purpose Vehicle, at Eurosatory 2026. Developed to address the
rapidly evolving mobility, protection and mission requirements of armed forces
in India, Africa, South Asia and other global markets, the Simha 4x4, is an ab initio design – that “delivers a uniquely
capable multi-purpose platform”. Combining power, agility and protection, the
Simha 4x4 is best suited for a mix of urban warfare and on and off-road
reconnaissance. “Building on proven aggregates, its modular architecture allows
easy upgrades, customisations and modifications enabling users to streamline
and optimise their supply and MRO lines”.
Kalyani/Agneyastra Energetics facility in AP
Agneyastra Energetics Limited, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) announced the
groundbreaking of its strategic defence manufacturing facility near
Madakasira in Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh. Spread across more than
1,000 acres, the integrated campus will be developed with a planned investment
of Rs. 1,500 crore over the next 2–4 years. Designed with “advanced manufacturing
technologies, high safety testing infrastructure, and specialised logistics
capabilities, the facility will significantly enhance India’s indigenous
capabilities in advanced energetics and ammunition systems critical to modern
defence and aerospace applications”.
Mr. Rajnath Singh (Raksha Mantri)
and N. Chandrababu Naidu (CM, Andhra Pradesh) view defence systems with Mr.
Baba Kalyani (CMD, Bharat Forge).
Bharat Forge
MoU for marine gas turbine facility
Bharat Forge Limited has signed an MoU with the Government of Andhra
Pradesh to
establish India’s first private sector Marine Gas Turbine Repair, Overhaul and
Indigenous Development facility at Visakhapatnam. The proposed facility, to be
developed through Bharat Forge’s Aerospace division within the Andhra Pradesh
Defence Manufacturing Corridor, will strengthen India’s indigenous naval
propulsion ecosystem and support the country’s long term defence self-reliance
objectives. The project will include advanced repair and overhaul capabilities,
indigenous marine gas turbine development infrastructure and a full spectrum
testing ecosystem, while also generating approximately 750 direct and indirect
employment opportunities.
KSSL unveils the
MArG Series of 155mm 4×4 mounted artillery guns
Kalyani Strategic Systems
Limited (KSSL) introduced its line of Mounted Artillery Guns, the MArG series, on the opening day of Eurosatory 2026. Truck mounted and
built for manoeuvre, the MArG series delivers a mobile, rapidly deployable and
cost-optimised firepower solution for modern land forces. The MArG series is a
comprehensive family of 4×4 mounted 155mm artillery systems, engineered to give
armed forces a single, common platform across three calibre configurations: MArG 39 (39 calibre), MArG 45 (45 calibre) and
MArG 52 (52 calibre).
Embraer names Bharat Forge as new supplier
Embraer and Bharat Forge Limited
announced the signing of a contract for the supply of forged raw materials.
This agreement represents Embraer’s first forged raw material supply contract
with an Indian supplier and marks an important milestone in strengthening the
partnership between the two companies. The agreement supports Embraer’s global
supply chain with high quality forged products and reinforces the company’s
strategy of expanding and diversifying its supplier base, while fostering
industrial capabilities in key growth markets.
KSSL
and AM General sign strategic partnership
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited
(KSSL) has signed a strategic partnership with AM General, a leading military
vehicle mobile defence capabilities provider at Eurosatory defense exposition. This
strategic partnership between AM General and KSSL addresses the requirement of
modern armies of the world in an evolving combat scenario equipping them with
compact, robust, light weight, ruggedizsed, mobile, all weather, all terrain
Next-Gen Mounted Artillery gun platforms, with a distinct competitive edge.
There are numerous opportunities globally, and the partnership is intended to
support broader allied distribution, positioning the platform as a scalable,
exportable artillery solution for partner nations seeking modern, mobile and
survivable 155mm fires capability.
Leveraging this strategic partnership, AM
General has also offered a proposal to participate in the US Army Mobile
Tactical Cannon (MTC) programme. The proposal to the US Government includes the
development and delivery of a 155mm MTC solution based on the mature, combat relevant
architecture of KSSL’s mounted artillery gun platform, with delivery planned in
2027 upon its down selection.
KSSL and NAMMO in LoI
At
Eurosatory 2026, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited hosted a
NAMMO
delegation led by Karl Edström. Aligned with the Nordic Security of Supply
mandate and the EU Re-Arm initiative, Bharat Forge Kilsta AB signed a Letter of
Intent (LoI) document with NAMMO Sweden AB towards supply of large calibre
sub-systems. Leveraging its rich automotive and industrial legacy, Bharat Forge
Kilsta AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat
Forge
Ltd, offers its “fullest commitment to expand manufacturing capabilities and
add production capacities to contribute to the strategic objectives of Sweden
and the greater Nordic region and Europe”.
