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Armory secures ₹100 Cr order from defence ministry

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Armory builds AI-powered systems to detect and neutralize rogue drones using its proprietary platform

The company received a ₹100 Cr order for its SURGE counter-drone system from the Indian government

This deal highlights growing VC interest in defence tech, with most funding raised in 2025 alone

Armory has secured an order worth ₹100 Cr from the defence ministry.
The contract is for the SURGE C-UAS, an AI-powered counter-unmanned aircraft system.
This system uses the company's proprietary 'Samaritan OS' to detect and track rogue drones.
Armory plans to use the funds to scale manufacturing and strengthen its R&D center in Manesar.
The CEO stated they will invest in hiring and expanding their product portfolio following this win.
Armory intends to raise another round later this year for hardware development and broader expansion.
The company has raised ₹35 Cr in equity since its inception in 2024.
Backers include growX, Antler, Industrial47, and other venture capital firms.

India's defence budget increased by 15.2% to ₹7.85 Lakh Cr in FY27.
VC funding in defence tech saw almost 90% of its last decade's total raised in 2025.
The ministry is discussing a ₹300 Cr Centre of Excellence for AI-powered defence with startups like Sarvam.

Armory develops AI solutions specifically for detecting and neutralizing unmanned aerial threats.
Their core technology scans environments millions of times per second to identify threats.
The system learns new radio frequency signatures to update its internal threat library automatically.
The company operates out of a research and development center located in Manesar.
Armory was founded in 2024 by Amardeep Singh and has grown rapidly since inception.
They are currently scaling manufacturing capacity to meet the demands of government contracts.

Product: Indigenous counter-drone systems that detect, track, and neutralise rogue drones.
Customers: Indian defence and security customers, especially the Ministry of Defence and armed forces.
How it makes money: Develops and sells defence systems through government and defence procurement contracts.
What sets it apart: Uses an AI-led defence operating system and proprietary counter-drone technology.
Operations: Designs and manufactures C-UAS systems and deploys them for field trials and military use.