Inside SSS Defence: India's Weapons Future

Sep 05, 2026

This episode takes you inside SSS Defence, a pioneering Indian company at the forefront of indigenous arms manufacturing. Explore their journey from a finance background to building advanced guns, weapons, and crucial counter-drone solutions for India's armed forces. The discussion delves into why India historically lagged in domestic weapon production and the critical importance of self-reliance in national defense. Discover the engineering challenges of building world-class firearms, the process of reverse-engineering iconic guns, and how SSS Defence is fostering a skilled workforce. The conversation also covers the evolution of weapons with AI and ML integration, the economics of counter-drone technologies, and India's growing potential as a defense exporter, emphasizing the path to becoming "Atmanirbhar" (self-reliant) in defense.

Hosted By

Ankit Maurya

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