Featured in Raksha Anirveda, a leading Indian defence and aerospace magazine. New Delhi. SMPP has successfully completed the delivery of 100 Nos of Jet Based Peacekeeper (Agniveg) Operational Drones and 6 Training Drones to the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone in India’s unmanned warfare capabilities and reinforcing the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in critical defence technologies. The delivery follows successful user trials in which the Peacekeeper (Agniveg) demonstrated a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than five metres showcasing an operational range of about 180 kilometres, while operating in a heavily jammed and spoofed environment. The performance highlights the
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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,
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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
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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
Read MoreMarch 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
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