Mumbai, Nov 2026 : Pune-based Bharat Forge’s defence subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL), has unveiled its indigenously developed 120mm Rapid Attack Mortar System (R.A.M.S), a mobile weapon platform designed to provide rapid and responsive fire support to the Indian Armed Forces. The system is also being positioned for the international defence export market.
Integrated with a highly mobile 4x4 vehicle chassis, the Rapid Attack Mortar System has been engineered to operate across diverse and challenging terrains, including high-altitude mountain regions, deserts and plains. According to the company, the platform is designed to maintain operational mobility and deliver heavy mortar fire support in demanding battlefield conditions.
One of the key features of the KSSL 120mm mortar system is its ability to fire directly from the vehicle, eliminating the need for crews to dismount and manually position the weapon before launching an attack.
Conventional towed mortar systems require troops to deploy and prepare the weapon at a firing location, a process that can consume valuable time and expose personnel to enemy threats. The R.A.M.S seeks to overcome this limitation by enabling the crew to switch from movement to firing within seconds and relocate immediately after completing the mission.
This shoot-and-scoot capability is intended to reduce deployment time, limit soldiers' exposure to hostile fire and improve survivability. It is particularly relevant in modern warfare, where drone surveillance and faster targeting systems have significantly reduced the time available for ground forces to respond to threats.
KSSL said the system has also been designed to operate in extreme weather conditions, including freezing temperatures at high altitudes, intense desert heat and heavy monsoon rainfall. Its ability to function across varied environments is expected to support deployment in different operational theatres.
The company said the development of R.A.M.S reflects India's growing capabilities in indigenous defence manufacturing and supports the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. While the system is intended to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Armed Forces, KSSL is also exploring opportunities to offer the platform to friendly and partner countries.
Commenting on the launch, Amit Kalyani, Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge, said the system had been designed to provide the armed forces with credible and responsive firepower in challenging environments, while prioritising the safety of soldiers.
The introduction of the 120mm Rapid Attack Mortar System further strengthens Kalyani Strategic Systems' defence portfolio. The company's capabilities include advanced artillery systems, protected armoured vehicles, precision ammunition, small arms, and unmanned land and marine platforms.
The new platform adds to India's expanding range of domestically developed military systems and highlights the growing role of private-sector defence manufacturers in strengthening national defence capabilities and supporting exports.
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