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Armory wins INR 100 crore MoD contract for AI drone killer SURGE in record 14 months

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Published on 6 May 2026
Armory wins INR 100 crore MoD contract for AI drone killer SURGE in record 14 months

SURGE adapts against shifting drone frequencies in real time

Defence tech startup Armory has secured an INR 100 crore order from India’s Ministry of Defence for its AI-powered SURGE counter-unmanned aircraft system. After field trials, SURGE will be produced and deployed to detect, identify and neutralise rogue drones using real-time adaptive denial against non-standard frequencies. The deal reflects a push for faster, outcome-driven procurement and domestic innovation.

  • Armory bagged a landmark INR 100 crore MoD contract for SURGE C-UAS
  • Field evaluations confirmed performance under extreme operational requirements
  • System uses proprietary Samaritan OS for real-time adaptive counter-drone action
  • Manesar R&D and plans for Hard Kill expand Armory’s broader C-UAS portfolio
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