Kalyani Strategic Systems Unveils 120mm Rapid Attack Mortar System

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, has unveiled the 120mm R.A.M.S – the Rapid Attack Mortar System.

The system is a vehicle-integrated 120mm mortar mounted on an agile 4x4 platform. It is designed to provide mobile forces with rapid-response mortar fire support while keeping the crew protected.

Key Design Features

• Fires from the vehicle, enabling a quick transition from march to fire mission and rapid relocation

• Designed to reduce crew exposure by eliminating the need to dismount and emplace the mortar

• Engineered for high-altitude operations and extreme weather conditions including cold, heat and monsoon

• Emphasises speed, mobility and shoot-and-scoot capability for contested environments

Strategic Positioning

R.A.M.S has been designed and developed in India for the Indian Armed Forces as well as international customers. The company positions the system as a contribution to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India’s growing role as a designer and manufacturer of advanced defence platforms.

Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited, said the system is intended to give the armed forces credible and responsive capability in challenging conditions while prioritising soldier protection. He described it as another step towards a stronger and more secure Bharat and a platform that can also support partner nations.

KSSL, part of the Kalyani Group, focuses on land, marine and unmanned defence systems and aims to support both domestic requirements and technology partnerships with other countries.