Defence-Tech Startup Armory Wins ₹100 Crore Counter-Drone Order from Ministry of Defence
Indian defence-tech startup Armory has secured a ₹100 crore order from the Ministry of Defence to supply its indigenous AI-powered Counter-UAS system, SURGE.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | ₹100 |
| Sector | Armory |
| Coverage | Startup News |
Armory, the Indian defence-tech startup, has bagged a ₹100 crore order from the Ministry of Defence to supply its indigenous AI-powered Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), branded SURGE.
Order Snapshot
What Armory Builds
SURGE combines radar, RF detection, electro-optical sensors and AI-driven decisioning to detect, classify and neutralise hostile drones — a fast-growing requirement for India's borders and critical infrastructure.
Why It Matters
India's defence procurement is rapidly opening up to indigenous startups under iDEX and Make-in-India initiatives. The ₹100 crore SURGE order is one of the largest single defence-tech orders to an Indian startup in 2026 and reinforces the strategic shift toward home-grown C-UAS capability.
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