Bharat Forge launches MArG 45, a mobile gun system, at IDEX 2025

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, on Friday unveiled the MArG 45, mobile gun system mounted on a 4x4 all terrain platform, at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025, according the company's press release.

The launch was officiated by Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE.

"This Mounted Gun Platform represents a significant leap in defense technology, showcasing our commitment to innovation and excellence. It is a testament to our capability to develop ‘Designed and Made in India’ most advanced artillery defence platforms," said Baba Kalyani, Chairman & MD, Bharat Forge Ltd.

What are key features of MArG 45?

As per the statement of the company, MArG 45 is capable of firing beyond 36 km using conventional ammunition.

"Built for superior mobility, its tailor-made chassis, developed in-house, ensures maximum agility in diverse combat environments. The system is compatible with NATO-standard and in-service ammunition, enhancing its versatility. Weighing 23.5 tons, it carries 18 rounds with Zone 6 onboard, enabling sustained operations. Designed for rapid deployment, it boasts a coming into action time of just 1.5 minutes during the day and 2 minutes at night," said the press statement.

With an elevation range of -2° to +72° and a traverse of 25° left and right, MArG 45 delivers exceptional battlefield adaptability. The gun features an intense rate of fire of 10 rounds in 3 minutes and a sustained rate of 42 rounds in 60 minutes, ensuring continuous firepower during combat.

Previously, Bharat Forge on Wednesday said its subsidiary has inked a pact with AM General, USA to supply made-in-India advanced artillery cannons. Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) at IDEX 2025 in AbuDhabi, the company said in a regulatory filing.

This marks the first-ever supply of cannons from an Indian defence manufacturer to the US, a testament to the strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between our two nations, it added.