New Delhi: Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMSL), a leading Indian defence technology company, has announced that it has secured fresh defence orders worth over Rs 100 crore for the supply of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The orders, received from a private sector intermediary to be delivered to the MoD, are slated for execution within the next four months, according to a company filing shared with stock exchanges on Friday.
Under the current order book, the exact transaction value stands at approximately Rs 100.25 crore (Rs 1,002.47 million), underscoring a significant contract win for AMSL in the rapidly growing defence unmanned systems segment.
AMSL is recognised for its design, development and manufacture of advanced electronic, electro-mechanical and engineering systems, with a strong presence in aerospace, defence and other high-technology sectors. The company’s orders in the defence segment have been steadily rising in recent quarters, reflecting renewed focus on indigenous capabilities and the government’s push for self-reliance in defence production.
Following the announcement, AMSL’s shares saw a positive response in markets. The stock climbed early on Friday, rising over 3–4% in morning trade before settling with gains as investors reacted favorably to the contract win.
The recent contract adds to AMSL’s existing portfolio of defence engagements. In prior months, the company has secured smaller contracts from the DRDO, DPSUs and private enterprises, further expanding its order pipeline.
The defence contract for unmanned aerial systems comes at a time when the Indian armed forces are increasingly adopting advanced autonomous and remotely piloted technologies for surveillance, battlefield reconnaissance and tactical support. Domestic firms like AMSL are benefitting from policy incentives aimed at boosting indigenous production under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat defence framework.
Industry analysts say this order win not only strengthens AMSL’s revenue visibility for the near term but also positions the company as a reliable partner in supplying critical unmanned platforms to the armed forces, a sector witnessing rapid modernization.
With execution scheduled over the next four months, AMSL’s latest contract is expected to contribute meaningfully to its revenue in the current fiscal. Continued demand for UAS technologies, both for defence and dual-use applications, offers a growth runway for domestic manufacturers like AMSL as defence procurement trends shift towards indigenization and advanced technological systems.
BI Bureau
