Apollo Micro Systems Limited, a Hyderabad-based defence technology company, has been granted a lifetime license by the Government of India to manufacture and proof-test defence weapon systems. The license, issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, authorises the company to produce a range of high-value strategic weapon systems and munitions.
The license, effective from 10 April 2026, allows Apollo Micro Systems to manufacture arms of calibre above 12.7mm, including missiles, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), torpedoes, underwater mines, and safety arming mechanisms. The company is also authorised to produce aerial bombs, rockets, and loitering munitions at its facilities in Hyderabad.
Apollo Micro Systems plans to leverage the capabilities of its step-down subsidiary, IDL Explosives Limited, which specialises in industrial and defence-grade explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics. This collaboration aims to enhance the company’s production of solid propellants, explosive fill compositions, and precision detonators, supporting the development of the licensed weapon systems.
The strategic significance of this license marks a transformative shift for Apollo Micro Systems, expanding its role from a provider of embedded systems to a comprehensive platform manufacturer. The company aims to develop and manufacture a wide range of weapon systems for the Indian Armed Forces and potential export markets.
Managing Director B Karunakar Reddy stated, “This license is an important step in expanding the company’s presence in the defence manufacturing sector. Together with the capabilities of IDL Explosives, we now have the building blocks to develop and manufacture a meaningful range of weapon systems.”
The company will ensure that its manufacturing infrastructure, quality systems, and regulatory compliances are in place before scaling up production.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).