Bharat Forge defence subsidiary KSSL unveils 120mm Rapid Attack Mortar System

Engineering company Bharat Forge Ltd’s defence subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), on Thursday unveiled the 120mm Rapid Attack Mortar System (RAMS).

According to the company’s release, RAMS is a 120mm mortar system integrated on a 4x4 vehicle to provide rapid-response mortar fire for mobile forces.

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The company said its new weapon system fires from the vehicles, removing the need to dismount and emplace the mortar. The new system reduces crew exposure, compresses the sensor-to-shooter cycle and protects the detachment throughout the engagement. The firm also said the system is engineered to retain its mobility in high-altitude conditions as well as operate in extreme weather conditions.

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According to Bharat Forge, RAMS provides speed, mobility and shoot-and-scoot agility, allowing operations in contested environments and providing solutions to evolving threat scenarios.

KSSL is a domestic defence company that caters to land, marine and unmanned domains. The company’s portfolio includes artillery systems, armoured and protected vehicles, small arms, ammunition and marine and unmanned platforms, the release said.