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GRADEONE and Kalyani Forge Pioneering Partnership for UAE’s Artillery Supply Needs

Abu Dhabi, UAE: 11 September, 2025 MP3 International, a GRADEONE subsidiary and an Abu Dhabi-based, highly proficient supplier and manufacturer of defense, security, law enforcement, rescue operations, and sporting and hunting goods, has proclaimed the execution of a groundbreaking agreement with Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited and a primary catalyst for defense and aerospace business ventures. GRADEONE is a member of the EDGE Group and a premier provider of military hardware, pyrotechnics, ammunition, and various supplies for the UAE Armed Forces and other crucial national entities. The contract, a pioneering initiative for a vital defense element between an Emirati and an Indian corporation, was signed by Khalifa Al Ali, CEO of MP3 International, and Neelesh Tungar, CEO of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited.

According to the agreement, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited will provide the UAE with large caliber 155mm barrels for howitzers, widely utilized by armed forces globally and engineered to offer long-range, high-explosive fire support. The barrels guarantee optimal efficiency and durability of howitzer usage, thus boosting operational readiness and mission accomplishment. The contract underscores the enduring partnership between the UAE and India, setting the stage to cater to two lucrative market focuses, along with the broader Southeast Asia and MENA regions. It also signifies a crucial advancement in bolstering the defense infrastructure of both the UAE and India by enhancing technological advancement and reinforcing the joint commitment to security, stability, and lasting cooperation.

EDGE’s association with India remains both intricate and strategic, encompassing joint ventures, platform integration, technology transfer, and strengthening institutional connections. The latest collaboration demonstrates a robust alignment with both nations’ self-reliance aspirations while also broadening global export opportunities and interoperability.

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