Pune, Dec 21 (UNI) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched one of its kind indigenous Multi-terrain Artillery Gun (MArG) 155 – BR in the presence of Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane.
In line with the Government’s Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission, Pune-based Indian MNC Bharat Forge Ltd has developed this sophisticated weapon, adding another feather in its cap.
The Made-In-India MArG 155 - BR is the only 155mm 39 caliber gun system mounted on 4x4 HMV in the world. The vehicle weighs 18 ton and has the capability to be deployed even in mountain regions. The gun system is equipped with shoot and scoot capability, providing advanced technical performance and high integration, explained the company.