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India.com
21 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
No help needed from Russia, France, Israel, or US, India is making its own… to earn money from...
No help needed from Russia, France, Israel, or US, India is making its own… to earn money from… New Delhi: The days are about to change when India was dependent on Russia, France, and the United States for ammunition for its artillery. Now, the country is moving towards making its own ammunition. The Defence Research and Development Organisation is working on making indigenous ammunition and making progress in it. According to a report by Economic Times, citing sources, four different types of 155 mm artillery ammunition have been tested in the last two years. These tests turned out to be successful, meeting the army's requirements. These types of ammunition include high explosive rounds, smoke rounds, and Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) rounds. Notably, DPICM rounds are used to target a large area. Final Trials Soon As per the report, the final trials to be conducted by November this year. The army will conduct these trials and if the higher authority finds the ammunitions suitable then these ammunitions will be purchased in large quantity. 'The work of making the ammunition is almost complete and we are now moving towards user trials. The user is already involved in this project,' ET quoted a source as saying. Notably, the Army is working with the DRDO for this project. Anil Ambani's Company Link It is worth mentioning that these ammunitions are being made under the Development cum Production Partner (DCPP) program. Two companies have been selected to contribute in the program. These companies will first make samples and if the samples are given green signals from the Army then the process for procurement of ammunition in large quantities will be initiated. Reliance Infrastructure's company Jai Ammunition Limited and government company Yantra India Limited have been engaged in making ammunition in collaboration with DRDO for the last two years. How Much Power Will You Get? India will need ammunition worth about Rs 10 thousand crore in the next ten years. Not only this, if the project is successful, then the country can sell a large number of ammunition. It simply means that India will not need to buy ammunition from countries like Russia, France, and US etc. Rather, we will be able to earn money by selling the ammunition. How Much Does India Import? A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report reveals that India was the world's second-largest arms importer from 2020 to 2024, accounting for 8.3% of global imports. Russia, France, and Israel were India's primary suppliers, with Russia providing 36% of India's arms imports. However, India's arms imports decreased by 9.3% during this period compared to the 2015-2019 timeframe, likely due to increased domestic weapons design and manufacturing capabilities
India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
After BrahMos, India's Next Big Boom – Desi Artillery Shells That Could Shake Pakistan And Warn China
New Delhi: After sending shockwaves through Pakistan with the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor, India is gearing up to unleash another game-changer in its defense arsenal – this time, a 100% indigenous 155mm artillery shell developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). While also serving as a message to China, experts believe, it could strengthen India's battlefield edge from the mountains of Ladakh to the Line of Control (LoC). The DRDO has successfully developed and tested four variants of this next-gen artillery ammunition over the past two years. The move marks a massive step forward in India's journey toward self-reliance in defense manufacturing, especially in the wake of global supply chain disruptions and ongoing conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war. India had largely relied on Russia and Israel for artillery shells until now. But with its own advanced 155mm ammunition nearly ready, that dependency may soon end. The DRDO has confirmed successful trials of high-explosive (HE), smoke and Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) shells. The latter is designed for maximum area impact and is considered ideal for suppressing enemy positions. The shells can be fired up to 32 km and weigh approximately 45 kg each. At nearly two feet in length, they meet, and in some aspects exceed, international standards. The user trials are slated for November 2025, and if cleared, mass production will begin for deployment across India's armed forces. This ambitious project in addition to being about military might, it is also a showcase of public-private partnership in defense. Under the DRDO's Development-cum-Production Partner (DCPP) model, two companies, Jai Ammunition Ltd (a Reliance Infrastructure subsidiary) and Yantra India Ltd, a state-owned firm, have been shortlisted to co-develop and mass-produce the shells. Both firms have worked closely with the DRDO over the past two years, and will now produce prototypes for the Indian Army's evaluation. If approved, it could generate large-scale orders and help reduce India's massive import bill on defense supplies. India's artillery ammunition market alone is projected to be worth over Rs 10,000 crore over the next decade, and that is not counting export potential. Countries looking for affordable, reliable and non-aligned defense equipment are already showing interest in Indian offerings, thanks to BrahMos's proven success and now, these new shells. The ability to deliver world-class firepower at competitive costs could make India a sought-after player in the global arms market, especially among nations unable or unwilling to rely on NATO or Russian supply chains. Military experts say the timing is no coincidence. As tensions continue with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and with Pakistan across the LoC, this indigenous artillery development sends a message that India is ready, self-reliant and no longer dependent on foreign suppliers for core battlefield tools. 'What the BrahMos did in minutes during Operation Sindoor, these shells could now complement on a wider scale. And for China, this is a warning that India is fast reducing its dependency on your ally, Russia,' said a senior defense analyst. If the November user trials go as planned, India will not only enhance its firepower but also take a major leap in its 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self reliant) defense goals. The emergence of locally designed artillery shells, experts believe, could be a turning point militarily, economically and diplomatically. The countdown to India's next big bang has officially begun.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indigenous artillery ammo nears completion
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India is inching closer to having its own indigenously designed and developed artillery ammunition, with several successful firings as part of a Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO ) project to reduce foreign said that four variants of the 155 mm artillery ammunition have been tested over the past two years and have been found to match or exceed the requirements of the Army. The variants include high explosive rounds, smoke rounds and dual purpose improved conventional munition (DPICM) rounds that are used to target a larger development-cum-user trials are planned by November, following which the ammunition can be ordered in large numbers if found fit by the Army. "The development phase of the ammunition is almost over and we are moving towards user trials. The user is already being closely involved in the project," a source ammunition is being made under the Development Cum Production Partner (DCPP) programme with two industry partners chosen to first make prototypes and then deliver larger numbers to the armed forces. There is a significant demand for artillery ammunition in India and across the world - the Indian requirement is likely to be to the tune of ₹10,000 crore over the next decade while exports can amount to several times of companies - Reliance Infrastructure-owned Jai Ammunition Limited and state-owned Yantra India Limited - have closely worked with DRDO for the past two years to develop the ammunition.
