Make in India Boost: Brazil Eyes Bharat Forge’s Garuda 105 V2 Mobile Artillery; Here Are Key Features

New Delhi: In a major boost for India’s Make in India initiative, Brazil has shown interest in the indigenously-built Garuda 105 V2 4×4 Go-Anywhere Gun, claimed media reports. The Garuda defence system is manufactured by Bharat Forge Group’s Kalyani Strategic Systems (KSSL). It can be used for fast deployment and precision strikes.

As per a report by AFI, P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed the development. His statement came just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brazil for the BRICS Summit. Notably, this summit will be held from July 5 to 8.

Boost for Make in India: Brazil eyes Akash air defense system, Garuda artillery gunshttps://t.co/V4h0cj6f6S

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According to reports, Brazil has also shown interest in India’s Akash air defence system.

If Brazil procure India Garuda 105 mm 37 Cal Go anywhere Gun it will be 3rd Artillery system to be purchase by Foreign nation before Indian Army. @BharatForgeLtd exported ATAGS & MarG MGS to Armenia before IA. pic.twitter.com/HGmmqeFNNw

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Key Features of Garuda Artillery System:

Type
• 105mm towed and mounted artillery gun system
• Lightweight and mobile

Mobility
• Mounted on 4×4 or 6×6 high-mobility vehicles
• Can be rapidly deployed in mountainous terrain and high-altitude regions
• Air-portable via helicopters like CH-47 Chinook

Weight
• Lightweight design (under 5 tons for the mounted version)
• Suitable for high-altitude warfare

Range
• Effective firing range of 17–21 km, depending on ammunition type

Firing Capabilities
• High rate of fire with quick shoot-and-scoot ability
• Capable of both direct and indirect fire
• Quick deployment and stowage time for swift operations

Fire Control System
• Integrated with modern fire control systems
• GPS-based navigation and target acquisition
• Night-fighting capability with thermal and optical sights

Personnel Required
• Typically 3 to 5 personnel
• Semi-automatic loading for faster operation

Make in India
• Developed by Kalyani Group (Bharat Forge) under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
• Designed for both domestic use and export

Variants
• Towed and truck-mounted versions available
• Trials ongoing for different terrains and environments

Deployment Utility
• Ideal for counter-insurgency, border areas, and rapid-response units
• Especially suited for the Northeast and Himalayan regions

Garuda is cost-effective compared to heavier guns. The indigenous components will enable rapid production of this artillery system.