A Request for Information (RFI) for the local production of electronic fuses made especially for 155mm artillery shells has been released by the Indian Army.
In keeping with the government’s “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives, this action is a part of a larger effort to increase domestic manufacturing capacity and lessen dependency on imports.
For 155mm artillery ammunition, the RFI requests that Indian firms develop the capacity to manufacture a variety of electronic fuses, including as electronic percussion, proximity, and temporal fuses.
The goal is to create a strong domestic vendor base that can produce these vital parts, which are necessary for the accurate explosion, safe handling, and increased efficacy of artillery shells in a variety of combat situations.
The long-term contract that Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) secured to provide electronic fuses for the Indian Army is one example of how this development enhances current agreements. In order to guarantee complete indigenization of the fuse technology, BEL’s facilities in Pune and Nagpur have been gradually increasing output with the help of strategic alliances and knowledge transfer agreements.
In order to validate their products, new producers are encouraged by the present RFI to independently establish up production capacity without government funding.
All things considered, the Indian Army’s move to localize the production of electronic fuses indicates a strategic effort to secure supply chains for essential defense components while modernizing artillery capabilities. It highlights the significance of self-reliance in vital defense technology and indicates growing confidence in Indian defense businesses to achieve strict technical and operational criteria. The
