INDIA: This International Women’s Day, Canon India is not just celebrating women, it is spotlighting the importance of taking action to accelerate change, through its ‘She #CANwithCanon’ campaign. Aligned with the International Women’s Day theme of ‘Accelerate Action’, the campaign aims to highlight that women’s empowerment shouldn’t be a momentary commitment but instead focused on creating systematic, sustainable opportunities that enable women to thrive personally and professionally.

The campaign features a powerful video showcasing the challenges women face every day and reinforces Canon India’s commitment to taking concrete steps that ensure gender equality and inclusive progress. It celebrates women as inspiring ambassadors and key pillars of success, emphasizing that inclusivity is not just a policy, but a practice. With a long-standing commitment to fueling growth, the campaign spotlights progressive initiatives such as Leadership & Mentorship programs that pair women leaders with newcomers to foster their professional development. The De-Light initiative ensures office lights are turned off at 5:30PM to promote work-life balance, while dedicated cab services enable safe commutes for women employees.

With hybrid working options and flexible working hours implemented since 2002, and a ‘Health 1^st’ philosophy, Canon India has created an environment where women can grow professionally without compromising personal responsibilities and wellbeing. A two-month walkathon has been introduced to inspire a lifetime of well-being among employees, partners, and the community at large, while symbolizing the collective steps taken towards long-lasting change.

Speaking on the campaign, C. Sukumaran, Senior Director, Product & Communication, at Canon India said, “At Canon, empowering women goes beyond celebrating achievements – it’s about fostering an environment where our workforce can succeed, both personally and professionally. Through ‘She #CANwithCanon,’ we are stressing the importance of real change, ensuring that equality is not an aspiration but a lived reality. By mentoring, supporting, and investing in women, every single day, we pave the way for stronger, more diverse leadership and success.”

Building upon the momentum of the ‘I#CANwithCanon’ campaign, which showcased how Canon’s solutions have empowered individuals and businesses, ‘She #CANwithCanon’ reaffirms the organization’s dedication to fostering a culture where women are empowered to thrive. By continuing to champion positive attitudes and equal opportunities, we aim to inspire a future where every woman can confidently say, “I CAN.”

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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.

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