Apollo Micro Systems Delivers Indigenous Navy Safety Device

Date: 31st July 2026

Apollo Micro Systems Limited successfully handed over the indigenously developed Safety & Detonation Device (SDD) to the Indian Navy
Handover ceremony conducted on 30th July 2026 in the presence of Rear Admiral Rupak Barua, VSM, Director General of Naval Inspection (DGNAI), Indian Navy, along with senior officers of the Indian Navy and the company's leadership team
Prior to indigenous development, the Indian Navy relied on imports for this critical equipment
The SDD is described as among the most critical and unforgiving sub-systems of any modern munition, serving as the final guardian between a weapon and its target
The device ensures ordnance remains absolutely safe through storage, handling, transportation and launch, and arms only when every prescribed condition of a valid engagement sequence is satisfied

Engineered to stringent international fuze-safety design philosophies with independent, redundant safety interlocks and out-of-line safety architecture
Subjected to exhaustive validation including:
Comprehensive environmental qualification (mechanical shock, vibration, temperature extremes, humidity and marine environmental stress screening)
Electromagnetic compatibility and interference testing appropriate to shipborne and underwater weapon environments
Extensive functional, endurance and safety-margin testing
Joint evaluation and acceptance trials with Indian Navy
Designed to perform reliably in demanding maritime environment characterized by shock, vibration, humidity, salt-fog and severe electromagnetic conditions

Expected to result in significant reduction in procurement costs for the Indian Navy
Contributes to enhanced self-reliance in the defence sector under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative
Company expects this to translate into a healthy pipeline of production orders and follow-on programmes
Capability is extensible across wide spectrum of naval and tri-services munitions, underwater weapons, missiles and guided ordnance
Company is fully geared in terms of design strength, manufacturing infrastructure and quality systems to support series production and lifecycle sustenance of the SDD and its derivatives
Represents a strategic capability that secures the operational readiness and sustenance of the Indian Navy's weapon inventory on sovereign terms

Apollo Micro Systems Limited is described as one of India's leading indigenous defence electronics and weapon manufacturing companies
Specializes in design, development, and manufacture of advanced electronic, electro-mechanical, and engineering systems for India's Armed Forces
Holds valid Defence Industrial Licence and is certified to AS9100 Rev D (Aerospace Quality)
Has 41-years track record of indigenous design and delivery, with mission-critical systems delivered to DRDO and Indian Armed forces

Mr. Baddam Karunakar Reddy, Managing Director, represented the company during the handover ceremony
DIN: 00790139
Company leadership team was present during the ceremony