Nibe Limited has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its Garudastra Long-Range 120mm Vehicle-Mounted Mortar and Bomb System before the Indian Army during a No Cost–No Commitment (NC-NC) evaluation at the Infantry School in Mhow. Conducted in collaboration with an international technology partner, the demonstration highlighted the platform’s mobility, rapid response, high-volume firepower and precision-guided engagement capabilities developed to meet the evolving requirements of modern battlefield operations.
The trial featured a series of live-fire missions designed to validate Garudastra’s operational performance under realistic combat conditions. The system opened the demonstration with a tactical “shoot-and-scoot” exercise, rapidly deploying to a temporary firing position, becoming combat-ready in less than 30 seconds and launching two rounds within 15 seconds.
Immediately after firing, the platform vacated its position in another 15 seconds, simulating evasive action against counter-battery attacks before relocating to a secondary firing position and accurately engaging the target once again. The exercise underscored the system’s ability to deliver high mobility without compromising firing accuracy, an increasingly critical requirement for artillery platforms operating in contested environments.
Garudastra also demonstrated an impressive sustained rate of fire using a two-member crew. During the evaluation, the system fired 12 rounds in just one minute while consistently maintaining target accuracy. The combination of automation and efficient crew operations enables faster battlefield response while reducing manpower requirements.
Another key highlight was the successful execution of a Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) mission. Three projectiles were fired using different launch trajectories and flight times, enabling all rounds to strike the target at the same instant. This capability significantly enhances battlefield effectiveness by delivering concentrated firepower before enemy forces have an opportunity to react.
The demonstration concluded with the firing of a precision-guided munition equipped with GPS and laser guidance. Fired at long range, the guided round achieved a direct hit on a target measuring just three metres by three metres, validating the system’s capability to conduct highly accurate precision strikes against critical battlefield objectives.
The successful evaluation reinforces Nibe Limited’s focus on developing advanced indigenous defence technologies under the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. By integrating high mobility, rapid deployment, precision-guided munitions and advanced fire-control capabilities into a single platform, Garudastra offers armed forces an effective solution for modern artillery operations.
Nibe Limited is an Indian defence technology company engaged in the development and manufacture of strategic defence systems, ammunition, heavy engineering solutions and space technologies. Through indigenous manufacturing supported by global technology collaborations, the company continues to expand India’s defence capabilities while contributing to self-reliance in advanced military equipment.
