
Kalyani Strategic Systems Unveils MArG Series of 155mm Artillery Guns at Eurosatory 2026
Eurosatory, Paris, France | June 15, 2026: Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, introduced its new line of Mounted Artillery Guns—the MArG series—at Eurosatory 2026. The series consists of truck-mounted, highly mobile systems designed to deliver a rapidly deployable and cost-optimised firepower solution for modern land forces.The MArG series is described as a comprehensive family of 4x4 mounted 155mm artillery systems, engineered across three distinct calibre configurations: MArG 39 (optimized for mobility and tactical flexibility), MArG 45 (balanced range and firepower), and MArG 52 (extended-range, high-performance). The design ensures that armed forces can select the optimal configuration based on their specific operational needs, terrain, and mission profile while maintaining commonality in platform design, training, and logistics.
A core feature of the series is its high-mobility 4x4 chassis. This design delivers superior manoeuvrability across diverse terrains while significantly reducing the logistical footprint compared to heavier tracked or wheeled platforms. Purpose-built for shoot-and-scoot operations, the MArG system enhances survivability in contested environments by allowing forces to fire and reposition before counter-battery fire can respond.
The MArG series delivers NATO-standard 155mm firepower and supports standard and extended-range missions covering counter-battery, interdiction, and fire support roles. Furthermore, the systems are air-transportable, enabling them to reach challenging environments like mountains and cities that heavier equipment cannot access.
Technical Specifications of MArG 39
The following specifications detail the capabilities of the next-generation 155mm/39 Calibre Gun System on a 4x4 HMV:| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| System Type | Next generation gun system on agile 4x4 wheeled chassis |
| Firepower | NATO-standard 155mm |
| Survivability | Full shoot-and-scoot capability built to survive and evade counterbattery fire |
| Deployability | Air-transportable, capable of navigating mountains and constrained terrain |
| Gradient Negotiation | 25° (goanywhere gun) |
| All-up Weight | 22 tonnes |
| Ammunition Capacity | 18 rounds with Zone 5 |
| Coming into Action Time | 1.5 minutes (day) / 2 minutes (night) |
| Elevation Range | -2° to +72° |
| Rate of Fire | Intense: 10 rounds in 3 minutes; Sustained: 42 rounds in 60 minutes |
The MArG series emphasizes speed of action, offering a rapid transition from march-to-fire and back-to-movement. Its design simplicity contributes to lower overall weight compared to traditional artillery systems, providing operational flexibility across mountain, desert, or infrastructure-constrained environments.
Commenting on the unveiling, Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd, stated that the MArG series brings six decades of precision engineering and metallurgical expertise to a product designed for armed forces worldwide. He noted that KSSL has set a new global benchmark in deployable artillery, offering uncompromising firepower and mobility while enabling partner nations to build this capability domestically.
Mr. Neelesh Tungar, Chief Executive Officer of KSSL, added that the MArG series offers a decisive battlefield advantage. Its agility allows forces to operate agilely—to shoot and reposition before counter-battery fire can respond—and to reach difficult terrains where heavier systems are incapable. He stressed its importance for being produced and sustained close to the dependent forces.
The presentation of the MArG 39 variant at Eurosatory 2026 reinforces KSSL's commitment to global outreach, offering a technologically advanced platform that combines long-range indirect fire with the agility required by expeditionary and rapid-reaction units. Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited is positioned as a trusted global defense partner, enabling partner nations to build their own defence industrial base through technology partnership and local industrialisation.
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