SMPP–KNDS sign teaming agreement for KATANA artillery PGM

SMPP, one of India’s leading defence and aerospace companies, has entered into a teaming agreement through its subsidiary SMPP Ammunition with KNDS for the KATANA range of precision-guided artillery ammunition. KATANA is a 155 mm precision-guided munition offering high accuracy and extended range, aimed at addressing critical operational needs of modern artillery systems. The agreement was signed on 20 November 2025 at the Milipol Exhibition in Paris.

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Indian Franco-German defence firms sign agreement to offer Katana family of ammunition to Army

New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) A leading defence and aerospace company from India has entered into a “teaming agreement” with a Franco-German defence group under which the two sides will focus on offering the “Katana family of ammunition” to the Indian Army, an official statement said on Monday.    The Katana is a 155 mm precision-guided munition designed to deliver high accuracy and extended range, addressing critical operational needs of modern artillerysystems.    Under the teaming agreement, SMPP, through its subsidiary SMPP Ammunition, and KNDS “will focus on offering the Katana family of ammunition to the Indian Army under the ‘Make in India’ policy,

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Strategic Alliance: India and Europe Unite to Strengthen Artillery Ammunition

A prominent Indian defence company collaborates with a Franco-German group to supply precision-guided ‘Katana’ ammunition to the Indian Army, enhancing India’s artillery capabilities. This alliance aligns with the ‘Make in India’ policy, addressing the urgent demand for advanced 155 mm artillery systems and ammunition. In a significant advancement for the defence sector, a renowned Indian aerospace and defence company has formed a strategic partnership with a Franco-German defence group. This collaboration is aimed at supplying the Indian Army with the state-of-the-art ‘Katana family of ammunition,’ as revealed in a recent statement. The teaming agreement between India’s SMPP and the KNDS

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Indian, Franco-German defence firms sign agreement to offer Katana family of ammunition to Army

This agreement comes at a time when the Indian Army has an extensive and urgent requirement for 155 mm artillery systems and ammunition A leading defence and aerospace company from India has entered into a “teaming agreement” with a Franco-German defence group under which the two sides will focus on offering the “Katana family of ammunition” to the Indian Army, an official statement said on Monday. The Katana is a 155 mm precision-guided munition designed to deliver high accuracy and extended range, addressing critical operational needs of modern artillery systems. Under the teaming agreement, SMPP, through its subsidiary SMPP Ammunition,

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India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

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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