Kalyani Group unveils mobile gun system MArG 45 at IDEX 2025

Designed for rapid deployment and superior manoeuvrability, MArG 45 is a 'go-anywhere' gun with unparalleled shoot-and-scoot capabilities.

Mumbai: MArG 45, a mobile gun system mounted on a 4x4 all- terrain platform - which signifies superiority in multiple aspects - has been unveiled by the Kalyani Group.

MArG 45 integrates firepower, range, and mobility into a single, ground-breaking platform.

Designed for rapid deployment and superior manoeuvrability, it is a “go-anywhere” gun with unparalleled shoot-and-scoot capabilities.

The Pune-headquartered Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, a wholly owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, unveiled the MArG 45 at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025, according to a press statement issued in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 is the world’s most strategically significant tri-service defence event, showcasing the latest innovations in land, sea, and air defence.

The launch was officiated by Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing India’s commitment to advancing global defense technology.

“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,” says Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd.

The unveiling of MArG 45 marks a significant milestone in mobile artillery, reinforcing Kalyani Group’s commitment to self-reliance and cutting-edge defense innovation. This breakthrough system is set to redefine modern battlefield capabilities with its exceptional agility, firepower, and rapid deployment efficiency.

MArG 45 offers unmatched firepower, capable of firing beyond 36 km using conventional ammunition.

MArG 45

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.

With an elevation range of -2° to +72° and a traverse of 25° left and right, it 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.