Sigma Advanced Systems locked down an export contract worth $21.97 million,about ₹208 crore, to make 40,000 units of 155 mm M107 artillery shell bodies. This North American order will wrap up in six months,with production and delivery set to finish within that time.
This deal marks a shift for Sigma Advanced, moving from mainly fuze manufacturing to producing full artillery shell components. 155 mm shell body is key, acting as primary structure of artillery projectiles. Its creation requires advanced metallurgical skills,precision engineering,and strict quality checks.
Export clearance from Department of Defence Production under Ministry of Defence lets company boost its munitions sector capabilities. The 155 mm caliber is global standard for modern artillery systems,used by NATO and allies.
CEO Sunil Kalidindi says this contract shows international trust in India's defense manufacturing. He stressed that making artillery shell bodies needs deep expertise in metallurgy and tight process controls . “This order strengthens our position in global defense supply chain,” Kalidindi said,as demand for reliable partners in quality ammunition rises…but challenges remain.
