Indian Army to get Make in India new-age bulletproof jackets, helmets | Video

New Delhi: With a focus on modernisation, the Indian Army will soon equip its soldiers with bulletproof jackets and bulletproof helmets. The bulletproof jackets and helmets are being manufactured by SMPP Private Limited. India TV on Thursday got access to the manufacturing hub of SMPP Private Limited, which is supplying bulletproof jackets and helmets to more than 25 countries across the world. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an ammunition hub of SMPP Private Limited in Himachal Pradesh. SMPP working to fulfil PM Modi’s Make in India vision According to SMPP Private Limited director Ashish Kansal, he and his father

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Def tech co takes ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ to Philippines

Bengaluru: In a move that reinforces Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’, and India’s growing role as a global defence manufacturing hub, SMPP Limited, a leading Indian defence technology company, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Asia Defence and Firepower Corporation (ADFC) of the Philippines to establish a strategic joint venture corporation (JVC). The proposed JVC will be headquartered in the Philippines and focus on manufacturing, assembling, and distributing a range of SMPP’s advanced defence products, tailored to support the Philippine government’s Self-Reliant Defence Posture (SRDP) initiative under Republic Act

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From Ballistic Jackets to Artillery Ammunition : SMPP’s Journey to Atmanirbhar Bharat

New Delhi. 15 August 2025. In the year of India’s 79th Independence Day, SMPP has reinforced its commitment to the nation’s self-reliance vision by accelerating its Make in India drive, delivering world-class defence solutions fully designed, developed, and manufactured domestically. The company, known for its cutting-edge bulletproof protection systems and high-strength materials, has focused on indigenising critical components, adopting advanced technologies, and expanding manufacturing capabilities to meet the needs of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies. By reducing dependency on imports and fostering local innovation, SMPP is not only strengthening India’s defence preparedness but also contributing to the nation’s economic

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Philippines inks 18 deals with Indian business firms

BENGALURU, India — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first-ever state visit to India has yielded at least 18 business deals with local entrepreneurs. Speaking to Indian business leaders in Bengaluru on Thursday, August 7, Marcos lauded the rapid development of the Indian economy, saying the Philippines had also been sustaining its growth. “We have vigorously pursued critical structural reforms that make the Philippines a more attractive and more reliable destination for capital, for technology, and for talent. To our esteemed Indian partners, I want to assure you that the Philippine government stands ready to embrace your investments with open arms and with continuing

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