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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Our story, “𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻,” featured in 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙚 – 𝘼𝙞𝙧 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 , highlights our remarkable journey from a small packaging unit in Punjab to a global leader in advanced defence technology and innovation.
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Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month. Javaria Rana 12 August, 2025 05:05 pm IST New Delhi: Delhi-based defence equipment manufacturer SMPP Limited and the Philippines’ Asia Defence and Firepower Corporation (ADFC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic joint venture corporation (JVC) in the Philippines. The agreement was finalised during Philippines’ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr’s first state visit to India earlier this month, which marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to a joint statement issued Monday,
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India and the Philippines have agreed to explore closer defence industrial cooperation through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Indian defence manufacturer SMPP Limited and the Philippines-based Asia Defence and Firepower Corporation (ADFC). The agreement outlines plans to set up a joint venture company (JVC) in the Philippines focused on assembling and distributing select defence products, tailored to meet Manila’s Self-Reliant Defence Posture (SRDP) goals. The move aligns with both countries’ efforts to enhance regional partnerships and strengthen local defence capabilities. Supporting the Philippines’ Domestic Defence Agenda The proposed JVC is expected to be majority-owned by Filipino stakeholders,
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