Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd and AM General Sign Landmark Letter of Intent for Supply of Cannons to the U.S.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 19, 2025:

Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL), a 100% subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd, India, and AM General, USA, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) at IDEX 2025 for the supply of made-in-India advanced artillery cannons to the United States. This marks the first-ever supply of cannons from an Indian defence manufacturer to the U.S., a testament to the strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations.

Building upon its extensive expertise in artillery systems and its prior collaboration with AM General, KSSL continues to establish itself as a key player in the global defence industry. The company had recently entered into an agreement with AM General to co-develop a wide range of next-generation artillery solutions, including mounted, towed, and ultra-light gun systems in both 105mm and 155mm calibres.

Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing IDEX in Abu Dhabi, Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd., said:

“Supply of made-in-India critical defence systems to the United States is pathbreaking! We at KSSL are proud to be the first Indian company to supply cannons to the U.S. It is a testament to our capabilities and a major advancement in our mission to be a world-leading Artillery Solutions provider. This agreement underscores the trust and confidence that global defence leaders, such as AM General, place in our capabilities. It also reinforces our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, battle-proven solutions to meet modern warfare requirements.”

AM General, a global leader in military vehicle platforms, has been actively exploring next-generation artillery solutions. The company’s prior collaboration with KSSL on artillery platforms has paved the way for this deeper engagement.

John Chadbourne, Executive Vice President, AM General, shared:

“This Letter of Intent with KSSL represents an important step in expanding our strategic partnership. Given KSSL’s proven artillery capabilities and our shared commitment to technological innovation, we see tremendous potential in bringing advanced artillery solutions to the U.S. defence forces. AM General and Mandus are looking forward to exploring this collaboration with Kalyani Group to ultimately deliver Advance Mobile Artillery Capabilities.”

This initiative follows the recent India-U.S. bilateral defence meeting, reaffirming the growing strategic partnership between the two nations and their joint efforts in strengthening defence industrial cooperation. It also underscores India’s expanding defence manufacturing footprint and its emergence as a trusted supplier of advanced weaponry to global markets.