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SMPP Zooms in on Growing says the purchase of its products by the
Indian armed forces is a seal of approval for
Requirements for Bulletproof Solutions the company, which is the only Indian an-
ti-ballistic solutions firm to qualify its prod-
ucts to meet Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS) requirements.

SMPP is divided into two verticals – the first
related to production of anti-ballistic solu-
tions and the second to the manufacture
of ammunition casings. The company is
one of few in the world to have IPR related
to manufacture of Boron Carbide products.
Sinha says the company has developed a
helmet that can protect against 7.62 mm
AK-47 rounds. “We are also setting up one
of India’s largest facilities for manufac-
turing a complete range of ammunition
in Himachal Pradesh.This will be spread
over 1000 acres of land and will be a high-
ly advanced and automated manufactur-
ing facility. Once this facility is ready, we
SMPP Private Limited, an Indian provider during an interaction onsite. He said SMPP will be able to export ammunition also.
of anti-ballistic solutions, is presenting its is interacting with Malaysian firms and Currently, our entire production capaci-
range of bullet-proof armour-based solu- Government entities to better understand ty is being used up for the Indian armed
tions at the ongoing show. SMPP has been the market requirements. SMPP produces forces.” SMPP is currently also producing
in business for over three decades and is a complete range of anti-ballistic solutions shell casings for large caliber artillery shells.
India’s largest manufacturer of anti-ballistic like bulletproof jackets, plates, helmets and The company has also partnered with the
solutions. The company is eyeing emerging shields. The company which has supplied Indian Defence Research & Development
requirements in Malaysia for bullet proof the Indian Army with over 186,000 bullet- Organisation (DRDO) for new products that
armour, said Sinchan Sinha Sr. Manager proof jackets, recently received a contract meet emerging requirements of the Indian
Global Sales (Defence Business) at SMPP for providing 80,000 helmets as well. Sinha armed forces.

STM Showcases Naval Platforms and UAV Systems

STM, a prominent player in the Turkish de- important role in this story. We develop (G2G) in Ukraine and Pakistan, we believe
fence sector, is showcasing its naval plat- innovative and modern technologies with that we will sign important partnerships in
forms and tactical mini-Unmanned Aerial our qualified human resources. We also the Asia Pacific.”
Vehicle (UAV) systems at the ongoing DSA. transfer our capabilities to the Turkish
Armed Forces as well as to countries on ‘Our intention is not merely to showcase
STM is displaying models of Turkey’s Ada different continents,” said STM General our products to the Asia-Pacific region. We
Class MILGEM corvette, its first national Manager, Özgür Güleryüz. also want to establish new collaborations
frigate - the İstif (I) Class Frigate, the STM- in the market with a focus on the naval
MPAC Multi-Purpose Attack Craft, and the Speaking about the company’s goal in platform segment. We continue to express
Coast Guard Ship CG-3100. Additionally, the Malaysia as well in the Asia-Pacific region, our willingness to transfer technologies to
company will introduce its STM500 small- he said “We want to be the solution partner the region, and to Malaysia in particular,
sized submarine. STM is showcasing its of Malaysia in the seas. With our experience with a view to establishing projects that
tactical mini UAV systems such as Turkey’s in MİLGEM and I Class Frigates we have will develop domestic industries and the
first national attack UAV, the Combat Proven built in Türkiye, and international projects region as a whole,’ he said.
Rotary Wing Loitering Munition System
KARGU, and the ammunition drop UAV
BOYGA, both actively deployed in multiple
countries.
Furthermore, the latest addition to the
MİLGEM Ada Class, the TCG KINALIADA
(F-514) Corvette, will dock in Kuala Lumpur
during its port visits as part of the Japan
Voyage from May 13th to 15th.

“The Turkish defence industry has been
achieving significant successes in the
international arena, and STM plays an

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