New Delhi. 01 July 2025. In a significant push to bolster frontline troop protection, SMPP Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s leading indigenous defence manufacturers, has secured twin contracts from the Indian Army under the Emergency Procurement Procedure 5 (EP-5). Valued at over ₹300 crore, the contracts, awarded on June 22, 2025, include the supply of 27,700 bulletproof jackets and 11,700 advanced ballistic helmets, marking another milestone in India’s path to self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The urgency of modernising personal protection gear was amplified in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, where Indian armed forces launched precision strikes across the Line of Control
Know More
New Delhi. 12 April 2025. Protecting Those Who Protect Us – this isn’t just a motto for SMPP; it’s the mission that fuels its relentless pursuit of innovation in personal protection systems. In this exclusive interview, Ashish Kansal, CEO & Director of SMPP, speaks to Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU) about how the company is redefining the standards in ballistic protection for soldiers. From pioneering lightweight solutions to making strides in global defence exports, Kansal shares SMPP’s journey of growth, technological leadership, and unwavering commitment to India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing. ADU. SMPP has been a key player in the
Know MoreThe new plant is planned on 800 acres in Solan district SMPP, a leading designer and defence equipment manufacturer, plans to raise ₹580 crore to set up an ammunition manufacturing facility through its wholly-owned subsidiary SMPP Ammunition. The new plant will come up on 800 acres at Solan in Himachal Pradesh. The company will use about ₹437 crore to finance the capital expenditure towards construction of buildings and land development and procurement of plant and machinery for the plant. The project includes making explosive storage magazines, bi-modular charge system assembly facilities, primer manufacturing facility, non-destructive testing facilities, critical utilities and
Know MoreSMPP is planning to raise ₹580 crore of fresh capital to establish a new facility which is anticipated to be the largest private-sector ammunition manufacturing site in India, covering an area of 800 acres in Himachal Pradesh SMPP Ltd, an Indian designer and manufacturer of defence equipment and protection kits for land, air and sea platforms said it would showcase proprietary ‘black diamond’ technology at the Aero India show 2025 to be held in Bengaluru from 10-14 February, to increase exports. Boron carbide (known as black diamond) is one of the hardest and light weight materials and its products are especially suitable for light
Know More
SIDM conducted a Strategic Brain Storming Session on the subject of “Impetus to Indigenisation 2024” SIDM conducted a Strategic Brain Storming Session on the subject of “Impetus to Indigenisation 2024” and the invitation for attendance was extended to the SMPP Executive Director, Mr. Ashish Kansal who is holding a pivotal position in the SIDM. The event was attended by a very selective Group of senior officials from the MoD and renowned intellectuals from the industry. CDS, Gen Anil Chauhan and the Defence Secretary, Mr Giridhar Aramane were amongst the eminent personalities who attended the event. The suggestions and contributions
Know More
Unlocking MSME Potential for Global Markets At the 2024 National MSME Conclave hosted by the SIDM and the Ministry of Defence, the Executive Director of SMPP, Mr. Ashish Kansal, took up the centre stage to suggest some very innovative strategies for Exports under the theme of ‘Export Ready India’. Some other notable figures such as Shri Anurag Bajpai, Additional Secretary DP, Ministry of Defence, Lt General R S Reen, Director General, DGAQA, and Mrs. Rolley Varma, DDG Indigenisation, Ministry of Defence, attended the event. The discussions delved into futuristic avenues in design, development and exports aimed at fostering growth and
Know More
SMPP leads with innovation and
top-notch armoury manufacturing.
CIN:U32909PB1985PLC006500
+91-11-43512784 /+91-11-26262129