Defence equipment manufacturing facility to be established by Apollo Micro Systems at Hyderabad

By OEM Update Editorial October 5, 2023 3:38 pm IST

Apollo Micro Systems Limited, a prominent name in India’s defense sector, plans to establish an advanced defense equipment manufacturing facility in Hyderabad’s Hardware Park, with significant investments.

Apollo Micro Systems Limited, a player in India’s defense sector known for electronic manufacturing, hardware design, weapon integration, and platform integration, is embarking on a project to establish a cutting-edge defense equipment manufacturing facility in Hyderabad’s Hardware Park. The company plans to commence construction during the upcoming Dusshera festival, aiming to complete the facility within nine months. The estimated investment for this endeavor is approximately Rs. 150 crores.

This new facility will expand their existing infrastructure by an impressive 3,00,000 sq. ft., primarily focusing on defense electronics and electro-mechanical manufacturing, equipped for large-scale production. It will feature clean rooms for the production of Inertial Systems, RF Systems, and Space Applications. The facility will also house comprehensive Environmental Test Facilities, including an EMI-EMC facility accredited by NABL Laboratories. Additionally, it will establish an exclusive Test Facility for testing and calibrating Navigational Systems like INS, IMU, AHRS, and more.

Key highlights of this initiative include a total investment of Rs. 150 crores, a substantial addition of 3,00,000 sq. ft. to their existing 55,000 sq. ft. of infrastructure, and ongoing discussions with various international companies interested in manufacturing their products under the Make in India initiative.

Furthermore, Apollo Micro Systems has recently created a wholly-owned subsidiary, Apollo Defence Industries Private Limited, aimed at forging partnerships and alliances with international companies to develop cutting-edge defense solutions and contribute to the nation’s defense ecosystem.