India | November 12, 2026: Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, today announced its advancement of program for the development of
the 120mm R.A.M.S – the Rapid Attack Mortar System mounted directly on an agile 4×4 vehicle platform (“R.A.M.S”). R.A.M.S is designed to give mobile forces powerful, rapid-response mortar fire that keeps pace with future warfare strategies. It marks another step in KSSL’s commitment to a Bharat that is secure, self-reliant and prepared to meet any threat to its sovereignty, and to partner nations that must protect their people against hostile threats.
Fires from the vehicle. With R.A.M.S – the mortar integrated on the platform, crews can transition from march-to-fire mission in moments, and relocate before the adversary can respond. By removing the need to dismount and emplace the mortar, the system is designed to reduce crew exposure, compress the sensor-to-shooter cycle and keep the detachment protected throughout the engagement – faster
response, greater mobility and improved crew safety.
Built for the hardest terrain. R.A.M.S is being engineered to retain its mobility at high altitude and its readiness through extreme cold, heat and monsoon. From mountain passes to desert and plains, R.A.M.S brings 120mm firepower to terrain where towed systems are slow to deploy and demanding to sustain.
Designed for future warfare. R.A.M.S is shaped by the realities of future conflict: persistent surveillance, compressed targeting cycles and a premium on survivability. Speed, mobility and shoot-and-scoot agility define the system, which is designed to give commanders a decisive edge in contested environments and a platform with the headroom to evolve with the threat.
Made in India, for the world. Designed and developed in India for the Indian Armed Forces and International Customers, R.A.M.S aims to advance Aatmanirbhar Bharat and reinforce India’s growing
standing as a trusted indigenous design-manufacturer and exporter of advanced defence platforms.
Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd, the parent company of KSSL, said, “Deepawali celebrates the triumph of light and the protection of all we hold dear. Our purpose at KSSL is to keep Bharat safe, and to stand with nations facing hostile aggression. R.A.M.S is being designed to give our armed forces credible, responsive capability at high altitude and in the most
challenging conditions, while keeping our soldiers protected. We design for the challenges ahead – we design and build in India, for India and for our partners around the world. This is Aatmanirbhar Bharat in action, and another step towards a Sushakt Bharat, Surakshit Bharat.”
As India celebrates the festival of lights, R.A.M.S program reiterates KSSL’s conviction that national security begins with technology built for national security and protection, and its commitment to a Bharat and partner nations that stay safe, strong and prepared.
