Indian Army inducts Bharat Forge Kalyani M4 Monocoque Hull Multi Role Mine Protected Armoured Vehicle in Pune
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| Bharar Forge Kalyani Group's M4 Monocoque Hull Multi Role Mine Protected Armoured Vehicle parked inn Pune for official induction ceremony into the Indian Army yesterday (ANI Photo) |
General MM
Naravane, accompanied by Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, the Vice Chief of Army
Staff is on a two-day visit to Pune.
At Bombay Engineer Group & Centre in Pune, Army Chief Gen Naravane inducted 1st set of indigenously developed Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle Medium, Infantry Protected Mobility Vehicle, Ultra Long Range Observation System&Monocoque Hull Multi-Role Mine Protected Armoured Vehicle pic.twitter.com/kfbnT0FOpP
— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2022
"At a
function organised at the Bombay Engineer Group (BEG) and Centre today, the
Army Chief inducted the first set of indigenously developed Quick Reaction Fighting
Vehicle Medium (QRFV), Infantry Protected Mobility Vehicle (IPMV), Ultra Long
Range Observation System developed by Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL) and
Monocoque Hull Multi Role Mine Protected Armoured Vehicle developed by Bharat
Forge," the official release read.
The COAS
appreciated TATA and Bharat Forge for their commitment to strengthening the
"Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative of the Government of India and for
continued engagement with the Indian Army for the past decades.
The induction
of these indigenously developed Systems by TASL and Bharat Forge would greatly
enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army in future conflicts. A
number of retired and serving dignitaries were present on the occasion.
@adgpi #COAS #WeareBharatForge #aatmnirbharbharat #AzadikaAmritMahotsav #DefenceTechnology pic.twitter.com/L0RqEerKsS
— Bharat Forge Ltd (@BharatForgeLtd) April 12, 2022
Features of
Kalyani M4
The Kalyani
M4, which will be built at the company’s Pune plant, is a multi-role platform,
designed to meet the requirements of the armed forces for quick mobility in
rough terrain and in areas affected by mine and IED threats.
It has
ballistic and blast protection from up to 50 kg TNT side blast, or IED or
roadside bombs due to its design that is built on a flat-floor monocoque hull.
With a thrust speed of 140 km per hour, the vehicle has a payload of 2.3 tonnes
and an operating range of about 800 km.
The M4 is an
original product of the South African arms firm Paramount Group but has been
fine-tuned for Indian conditions by Bharat Forge.
The two firms
have also signed a deal to join their technologies, capabilities and expertise
to manufacture armoured vehicles in India.
Paramount Group said it wanted to position the M4 as the “future of protection” in all markets across the world.
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