That's a mounted 45 cal howitzer on a fucking 4x4. https://t.co/ptB45sLGcU
— Dany (@wartrophy_414) February 8, 2025
DRDO displays 155mm ramjet round for ATAGS at Aero India '25. 80km max range.
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DRDO shows 155mm guided round for use with ATAGS. Max range: 50km.
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Aero India 2025: DRDO unveils 155 mm ramjet projectile
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) displayed a new 155 mm ramjet projectile for Bharat Forge Limited's (BFL's) 155 mm/52 calibre Advanced Towed...
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Aero India 2025: DRDO unveils 155 mm guided projectile
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled a prototype of a new 155 mm guided projectile for Bharat Forge Limited's (BFL's) 155 mm/52 calibre...
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Development is under way for specialised naval & air variants of Pinaka.
— Varun Karthikeyan (@Varun55484761) February 12, 2025
Naval Pinaka capable of underwater operations & submarine countermeasures.
Range 75km, 1st trial expected this year.
IAF variants will include surface-to-surface & air-to-surface capabilities for Su-30 pic.twitter.com/HdXs1iMyQf
Thanks, this would be interesting. Any guess how they plan to use the anti submarine use case projectiles vis-a-vis something like the ER-ASR? The jump in range is very stark contrast compared to the RBU rockets and also hard to make the accuracy work in marine environment ?
ARDE is about to do another round of ER-ASR trials at PXE Balasore and other places, total 3 locations.
My guess is coastal batteries for A2/AD ops against subs. Probably linked to coastal radar, SOSUS, USV/UUV, sats, etc.
ER-ASR's warhead acts as a depth charge. I was thinking if we had a variant of the Pinaka DPICM warhead we could use it to overwhelm enemy sub's sonars.
I am not sure feasible this could be. Just a thought.
One of the off shoots of the R&D that went into this program:DRDO displays 155mm ramjet round for ATAGS at Aero India '25. 80km max range.
Aero India 2025: DRDO unveils 155 mm ramjet projectile
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) displayed a new 155 mm ramjet projectile for Bharat Forge Limited's (BFL's) 155 mm/52 calibre Advanced Towed...
Indian Hypersonic Propulsion Developments
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— Dr. Ajayshree Singh Sambyal (@AjayshreeSamby3) February 15, 2025
Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) has partnered with Larsen and Toubro for the Mounted Gun System (MGS) programme according to its cmd AK Maurya.@connectaweil @larsentoubro pic.twitter.com/QodgPSUXdx
The Kalyani Group Unveils, first of its kind, the Revolutionary MArG 155mm/45 Cal Mounted Gun System on 4 X4 HMV offering unmatched mobility, fire power and range, at IDEX 2025 atIDEX Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 17, 2025 - Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, proudly unveiled the MArG 45, mobile gun system mounted on a 4x4 all terrain platform, at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025. The prestigious launch was officiated by H.E. Shri SunjaySudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE, reinforcing India’s commitment to advancing global defense technology.
MArG 45 exemplifies Kalyani Group’s ingenuity in challenging conventions, integrating firepower,range, and mobility into a single, ground-breaking platform. Designed for rapid deployment andsuperior manoeuvrability, it is a “go-anywhere” gun with unparalleled shoot-and-scoot capabilities.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & MD, Bharat Forge Ltd., commented on this milestone: "This MountedGun 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.”
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. 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.
The first trial of Pinaka naval variant is scheduled to take place later this year.
— Varun Karthikeyan (@Varun55484761) February 21, 2025
Naval version is designed for underwater operations and submarine countermeasures, with an impressive range of 75 km. pic.twitter.com/bKn2bPqLwE
DRDO ARDE developing Pinaka variants for Navy & IAF
— Adithya Krishna Menon (@AdithyaKM_) February 21, 2025
- Got PSQR from IN, first trial in 2025. For ASW, 75km range
- IAF also looking at modified Pinaka for forward areas & air-launched variant
- 120km range Pinaka rocket developmental trials to start soonhttps://t.co/jCOqgMnQc1 pic.twitter.com/bOhh52PF4X
So this is a lower range, but cheaper, alternative to the SMART missile? Land based rocket launched anti-submarine weapon using a depth charge instead of a torpedo?
It's like an RBU-6000 replacement with much longer range.
Kalyani's entire artillery gun portfolio:
All of this was sparked off via Kalyani's participation in the ATAGS program. Army has handled that acquisition in typical Army fashion, abysmally. But that program has given us a formidable artillery gun manufacturer. In a few years we will have a naval 76 mm & a 127 mm gun added to this list.
All of this was sparked off via Kalyani's participation in the ATAGS program. Army has handled that acquisition in typical Army fashion, abysmally. But that program has given us a formidable artillery gun manufacturer. In a few years we will have a naval 76 mm & a 127 mm gun added to this list.