SMPP In The News

Partnerships, Startups and Strategic Manufacturing Drive Discussion at Kalam & Kavach 3.0

Published in Aviation & Defense Universe By Sangeeta Saxena New Delhi. 15 May 2026. International collaborations have both  become increasingly important in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. In a rapidly evolving technological and geopolitical environment, strategic partnerships with global defence companies and advanced industrial nations allow India to access cutting-edge technologies, modern manufacturing practices, research expertise and critical know-how that can accelerate indigenous capability development. These collaborations are no longer viewed merely as procurement arrangements but as pathways for technology transfer, co-development, co-production and integration into global supply chains. By combining India’s engineering talent,

“India Must Build Sovereign Capability Across Protection, Ammunition and Unmanned Systems”: says Ashish Kansal, CEO, SMPP

By Sangeeta Saxena New Delhi. 10 May 2026.As modern warfare evolves towards precision engagement, autonomous systems, and technology-driven operations, India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem is undergoing a significant transformation under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. In this conversation with ADU  Ashish Kansal, CEO of SMPP, outlines the company’s long-term strategic vision, including its expansion into next-generation ammunition manufacturing, advanced ballistic protection systems, and emerging unmanned domains. He discusses the growing importance of survivability solutions, indigenous capability development, global competitiveness, policy reforms, and the role of collaboration in strengthening India’s defence industrial base. ADU. As CEO, what are your top strategic priorities for SMPP

Indigenous defence manufacturing: India’s first line of strategic resilience

This article is authored by Ashish Kansal, CEO and director, SMPP Limited. In traditional military thinking, a nation’s first line of defence is defined by its soldiers at the border. In today’s geopolitical reality, that definition has fundamentally changed. The true first line of defence lies much deeper, within a nation’s factories, laboratories, and industrial ecosystems. For India, indigenous defence manufacturing is no longer an economic aspiration; it is a strategic imperative. Modern warfare is as much about endurance as it is about firepower. Nations that rely heavily on foreign defence suppliers inherently expose themselves to what may be called

SMPP Secures Additional Order for 10,000 Bullet Proof Jackets from CPMFs

SMPP Secures Additional Order for 10,000 Bullet Proof Jackets Progresses for on-time execution of 40,000 BPJ Order for Paramilitary Forces

March 10, 2026, New Delhi, India – SMPP Limited, a leading Indian manufacturer of advanced ballistic protection systems for soldiers and weapon platforms across land, air, and sea, is on track for an on-time execution of the order for 40,000 Bullet Proof Jackets (BPJs) for India’s paramilitary forces, including the Border Security Force, CISF and Sashastra Seema Bal. This is in addition to the most advanced BPJs offering protection from Armor Piercing bullets being supplied by SMPP to CRPF and Indian Army. Of the total order quantity, around 28,000 BPJs have already been successfully delivered. The balance units are scheduled

Delhi based defence firm SMPP secures addtional contract for 10k bullet proof jacket after 40k order

NEW DELHI: A leading Indian manufacturer of advanced ballist stic protection systems, SMPP, has bagged an additional ordeorder of 10,000 bullet proof jackets (BPJs) for the country’’s paramilitary forces. Earlier, the Delhi-based company had received an order of 40,000 BPJs for paramilitary forces .. Read more at:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/129419356.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst