Kalyani Strategic Systems
Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL) is a defence manufacturer that supplies components and subsystems to the Indian Armed Forces, and exports to other countries. The company holds an Industrial License under the Arms Act, 1959. In May 2021, Bharat Forge announced that it would raise its stake in KSSL from 51% to 100%.[17]
It provides a range of products including Artillery Systems, Protected Vehicles, Armored Vehicles Upgrades, Ammunition, Missiles, and Air Defense solutions.[18] Kalyani Strategic Systems bought a 51% share in Indian subsidiary of Zorya Mashproekt. On 9 May 2023 the company signed the acquisition agreement. The acquisition process was finished on 31 December 2023.[19][20] Indian Navy has consulted Bharat Forge to develop and supply marine gas turbine engine given the Russo-Ukrainian War that has impacted Zorya-Mashproekt, the primary supplier.[21] Bharat Forge bought a 51% share in Zorya Mashproekt India Private Limited. On 9 May 2023, Kalyani Strategic Systems signed the acquisition agreement. The acquisition process was finished on 31 December 2023.[22][23]
According to reports that emerged on 14 May 2024, Bharat Forge is developing an Infantry Combat Vehicle under Indian Army's futuristic infantry combat vehicles (FICV) programme on par with DRDO Abhay IFV. Bharat Forge is also developing a Light Tank under 25 tonnes to compete L&T's Zorawar tank in the Army's light tank programme.[24]
In 2024, KSSL reported a record export of 100 artillery guns to foreign countries including Armenia and an unnamed Middle Eastern country as part of a $155 million contract for 155 mm guns in 2022. The products that were exported includes towed guns, such as the Bharat-52 and Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) along with mounted MArG system and ultra-light howitzers. As of February 2025, the subsidiary has an order book of $600 million. KSSL also signed a Letter of Intent with AM General for the supply of artillery cannons to support the latter's development of a range of 105 mm and 155 mm calibre next-generation artillery guns.[25]
The Indian Army will receive 255,128 CQB carbines from KSSL for around inr 17000000000 under a contract signed in 30 December 2025.[26][27]
In January 2026, the company received an emergency procurement (EP-VI) contract worth inr 3000000000 from the Indian Army for ISR drone platforms and loitering munitions with end use expected with Navy. The drone platforms include Omega One, Omega Nine, Bayonet, and Cleaver. The Omega One was also showcased onboard a BMP-2 infantry combat vehicle during the Army Day parade.[28]
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) is joint venture between KSSL and Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems established in 2015.[29] KSSL holds a 51% stake, while Rafael holds the remaining 49%.[30] The Kalyani Group claimed that it was the first private sector advanced defence subsystems manufacturing company in India. KRAS manufactures electro-optics, remote weapon systems, precision guided munitions and system engineering for system integration. KRAS established a 24,000 sq ft defence manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangana in August 2017.[31]
The first product planned to be produced at the facility was the Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM). However, the Government of India assigned the ATGM programme to the Defence Research and Development Organisation, after which KRAS pivoted to producing Spice 2000 bombs.[32]
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) is joint venture between KSSL and Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems established in 2015.[29] KSSL holds a 51% stake, while Rafael holds the remaining 49%.[30] The Kalyani Group claimed that it was the first private sector advanced defence subsystems manufacturing company in India. KRAS manufactures electro-optics, remote weapon systems, precision guided munitions and system engineering for system integration. KRAS established a 24,000 sq ft defence manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangana in August 2017.[31]
The first product planned to be produced at the facility was the Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM). However, the Government of India assigned the ATGM programme to the Defence Research and Development Organisation, after which KRAS pivoted to producing Spice 2000 bombs.[32][33]
