ABU DHABI, UAE: 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 defense manufacturer to the United States, a testament to the strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between our 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 defense industry. The company had recently entered 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 calibers.
During the ongoing IDEX event in Abu Dhabi, Baba Kalyani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd., expressed, “The delivery of critical defense systems manufactured in India to the United States marks a significant milestone. At KSSL, we take immense pride in being the first Indian firm to provide cannons to the U.S. This achievement highlights our expertise and represents a significant step forward in our goal to become a leading provider of artillery solutions on a global scale. This agreement reflects the trust and confidence that prominent defense leaders, like AM General, have in our capabilities. It also emphasizes our dedication to offering innovative, battle-tested solutions that address the demands of modern warfare.”
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, shares, “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. defense forces. AM General and Mandus are looking forward to exploring this collaboration with Kalyani Group to ultimately deliver Advanced Mobile Artillery Capabilities.”
This initiative also comes after the India-U.S. bilateral defense meeting, reaffirming the growing strategic partnership between the two nations and their joint efforts in strengthening defense-industrial cooperation. It also underscores India’s growing defense manufacturing footprint and its emergence as a trusted supplier of advanced weaponry to global markets.
