Defence Business Progresses with India’s Journey of Self-Reliance

For over a decade, Bharat Forge has established multiple capabilities in Defence manufacturing catering to the Indian and Global Armed Forces. The significant stride taken by the Government in FY 2022 towards self-reliance with the preparation of positive indigenization list has opened huge opportunities for Indian players.

FY 2022: A Year of Positive Outcomes

ATAGS complete final revalidation trials

Our ATAGS successfully completed its final revalidation trial after five years of rigorous testing and trials. It has been proven to be the World’s Best Artillery Gun in the 155mm/52cal category capable of Zone-7 firing.

Kalyani M4 orders


We have successfully productionalized and shipped the Kalyani M4 armored vehicle to Indian Army for UN Peacekeeping mission.

Exhibition Participation

North Tech Symposium

  • Garuda 105 V2 seen as Future Weapon System providing close fire support to the Infantry
  • TC-20 MGS considered as a promising weapon system - 4x4 155mm 39/ 45 caliber

Specialist Vehicles Induction by COAS

Induction of KM4 by Army Chief at a function in Bombay Engineer Group (BEG) in Pune

BIMSTEC Nations Exhibition

MArG 155mm/BR gun system inaugurated by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri during the BIMSTEC Nations Exhibition at CME Pune

Progressing to be a Leading Global Defence Destination

We have moved towards consolidation of Defence and Aerospace businesses under Kalyani Strategic System Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Bharat Forge. The combined competencies will enable us to better target opportunities in defence Atmanirbharta and exports. Our KCTI R&D center is also working on various defence projects which are expected to bear results.

Areas in positive indigenization list relevant to Bharat Forge


Artillery Gun

Armored Vehicles