By Sangeeta Saxena New Delhi. 14 January 2026. In an era where India’s defence manufacturing ambitions are rapidly transitioning from intent to execution, few companies embody the spirit of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat as authentically as SMPP. This rare and in-depth conversation brings together Dr. S. C. Kansal, Chairman and Managing Director and Ashish Kansal, Chief Executive Officer, of SMPP, offering a unique intergenerational perspective on building indigenous defence capability over decades of sustained engagement with the Indian Armed Forces and DRDO. From pioneering protection systems and ammunition manufacturing to advancing precision-guided munitions, unmanned systems, and missile refurbishment, the
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Homegrown defence company, SMPP, playing a defining role in India’s defence transformation, is strengthening the Army’s combat edge across multiple fronts. Here is a close look at the company’s breakthroughs from life-saving soldier gear to precision artillery and drones… Today, the Indian Army is operating in an era defined by geopolitical uncertainty, new forms of threats, and technology-heavy battlefields. In response, its focus has sharpened on homegrown capability, faster induction of new systems, and ensuring survivability on the front lines. Whether in the high mountains, the mechanised plains, or in the realm of artillery and drones, the Army’s doctrine now
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This initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to collaborative governance, investor-centric policymaking, and ease of doing business, positioning Himachal Pradesh as a future-ready, sustainable, and globally competitive investment destination. Summary of this article With Himachal Pradesh getting ready to host the three-day HIM MSME Fest 2026 to accelerate its industrial and economic growth, the upcoming defence production facility will put the small northern hill state firmly on India’s defence manufacturing map. (representative picture) Photo: File Himachal Pradesh is all set to break into the defence production sector with the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial belt, till now more known as Asia’s biggest pharmaceutical hub,
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