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Entrepreneur
25-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Defence Tech Startup Armory Raises INR 13 Cr to Strengthen Counter Drone Capabilities
The capital will be deployed to accelerate R&D, ramp up manufacturing, and enhance field deployment of its indigenous counter drone technologies. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Defence tech startup Armory has raised INR 13 crore in a funding round led by growX ventures, with participation from Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, and Dexter Ventures. The capital will be deployed to accelerate R&D, ramp up manufacturing, and enhance field deployment of its indigenous counter drone technologies. Founded in 2024 by Amardeep Singh, an IIT Bombay alumnus and aerospace engineer, Armory develops Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) to detect, deny, and destroy rogue drones — an urgent and growing threat in modern warfare. Its flagship solution, SURGE, moved from concept to successful field trials with Army regiments in just six months. "It's increasingly obvious that the future of warfare is autonomous drones and electronic warfare," said Amardeep Singh, Founder and CEO. "The only way to deter them is to build advanced countermeasures. The foundation of India's self-reliant defence is being built right now, and we aim to play a leading role in it." Armory's systems are powered by its proprietary Samaritan OS, an AI first defence operating system that allows real time adaptability and continuous learning — capabilities missing from traditional defence technologies. Manish Gupta, General Partner at growX ventures, said, "India's national security priorities are rapidly evolving, and Armory is one of the few startups addressing these changes at the pace of software. Their AI led, indigenous approach is exactly what India's defence tech ecosystem needs." Rahul Seth, Founder and General Partner at Industrial 47, added, "Weaponised drones are the IEDs of our era. Counter drone systems will soon be as common as CCTV cameras. Armory is building the airspace security infrastructure that will become essential." Armory is also exploring international partnerships to expand its "Make in India, Made for the World" strategy, aligning closely with India's growing role in global defence innovation.
Economic Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Defence tech startup Armory raises Rs 13 crore in round led by GrowX Ventures
Armory, a defence-tech startup focussed on counter-drone technology, has raised Rs 13 crore in a funding round led by early-stage investor GrowX participants in the round include Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, Dexter Ventures, and several angel investors. The fundraise comes at a time when interest in indigenous defence manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security systems is growing, with India aiming to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic in 2024 by Amardeep Singh, Armory develops indigenous counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralise rogue drones, a growing concern amid the rapid adoption of autonomous weapons and electronic warfare company said it will use the fresh capital to accelerate research and development (R&D), expand manufacturing capacity, and speed up deployment cycles for its products. The company's flagship product, SURGE, has already undergone field trials with multiple Indian Army regiments. Armory's systems are powered by a proprietary AI-led defence operating system called Samaritan OS, designed to offer real-time adaptability and continuous learning, features previously absent from legacy systems. 'Drones are relatively newer threats. So, the products that have been built for this to counter this threat are still in early stages,' Singh, founder and CEO of Armory, told added that many existing systems only detect drones operating on standard frequencies, whereas recent conflicts have shown that adversaries increasingly use unconventional frequencies, making such systems ineffective. Prior to founding Armory, Singh was part of the founding team at Ideaforge, the first Indian drone firm to go public. 'India's national security priorities are rapidly evolving, and Armory is one of the few startups addressing these changes at the pace of software,' Manish Gupta, general partner of GrowX Ventures. 'Their focus on building mission-critical, AI-led defence systems from the ground up, which is fully indigenous, modular, and field-proven, represents the kind of vision we believe India's defence-tech ecosystem needs.'
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Defence tech startup Armory raises Rs 13 crore in round led by GrowX Ventures
Armory , a defence-tech startup focussed on counter-drone technology , has raised Rs 13 crore in a funding round led by early-stage investor GrowX Ventures . Other participants in the round include Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, Dexter Ventures, and several angel investors. The fundraise comes at a time when interest in indigenous defence manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security systems is growing, with India aiming to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic capabilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Founded in 2024 by Amardeep Singh, Armory develops indigenous counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralise rogue drones, a growing concern amid the rapid adoption of autonomous weapons and electronic warfare globally. The company said it will use the fresh capital to accelerate research and development (R&D), expand manufacturing capacity, and speed up deployment cycles for its products. The company's flagship product, SURGE, has already undergone field trials with multiple Indian Army regiments. Live Events Armory's systems are powered by a proprietary AI-led defence operating system called Samaritan OS, designed to offer real-time adaptability and continuous learning, features previously absent from legacy systems. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories 'Drones are relatively newer threats. So, the products that have been built for this to counter this threat are still in early stages,' Singh, founder and CEO of Armory, told ET. He added that many existing systems only detect drones operating on standard frequencies, whereas recent conflicts have shown that adversaries increasingly use unconventional frequencies, making such systems ineffective. Prior to founding Armory, Singh was part of the founding team at Ideaforge , the first Indian drone firm to go public. 'India's national security priorities are rapidly evolving, and Armory is one of the few startups addressing these changes at the pace of software,' Manish Gupta, general partner of GrowX Ventures. 'Their focus on building mission-critical, AI-led defence systems from the ground up, which is fully indigenous, modular, and field-proven, represents the kind of vision we believe India's defence-tech ecosystem needs.'
Economic Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Warzone Season 3 Reloaded: What is new in this season? Here's start date, time, ranked play, new weapon and updates
Ranked Play New Weapon Updates Live Events FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Call of Duty: Warzone's Season 3 Reloaded begins on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9 AM PT. The update adds Ranked Play to Verdansk, introduces the Ladra SMG , and includes new gameplay improvements and Play is now live in Verdansk. Players must place in the Top 6 in Resurgence or Top 15 in Battle Royale 20 times to qualify. Matches feature Trios with 150 players. Thermal Optics, certain launchers, perks like Birdseye, and Cargo Trucks are excluded. Players begin in Bronze and can advance to higher ranks by earning Skill Rating through placement, eliminations, and defeating stronger opponents. Rewards include weapon skins and blueprints. A Deployment Fee is required for each match, based on Ladra SMG is available through the High Art event. It has a fast fire rate and low recoil. It is also suitable for mid-range engagements. If missed during the event, the weapon will later be added to the loot has been updated to better fit weapon roles. High Value Loot Zones are active at Train Station, Superstore, and Military Base. These zones offer more loot and are marked in-game. Ammo Restock Depot cooldown in Plunder has increased from 5 to 20 lethal and tactical items were adjusted. Drill Charges and C4 now have larger damage areas. Stim Shot speed boost is reduced. Armor plating movement speed is now consistent with the equipped Game Bounty returns. Supply Run now rewards dead teammates. Killstreaks like the Sentry and Bunker Buster have changed ranges and damage. Perks such as Low Profile and Bomb Squad saw movement and damage resistance must complete the High Art event during Season 3 Reloaded. If missed, the SMG will be added to the Armory Play in Verdansk limits certain gear and vehicles, uses a point system, and offers rewards based on performance.
NBC Sports
06-02-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
OLYMPIC MEDALISTS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT IN NBC SPORTS' LIVE COVERAGE OF HISTORIC MILLROSE GAMES TRACK & FIELD MEET ON SATURDAY AT 4 P.M. ET ON NBC AND PEACOCK
Olympic Gold Medalists Masai Russell, Marcell Jacobs, Cole Hocker, and Katie Moon to Compete at New York City's Famed Armory Paris Olympic 1500m Rematch: Silver Medalist Josh Kerr vs. Bronze Medalist Yared Nuguse in Prestigious NYRR Men's Wanamaker Mile at 5:50 p.m. ET Paris Olympic 1500m Gold Medalist Cole Hocker vs. Paris Olympic 5000m/10,000m Bronze Medalist Grant Fisher in Men's 3000m at 4:40 p.m. ET Ato Boldon, Sanya Richards-Ross, Kara Goucher, Paul Swangard, and Lewis Johnson will Call the Meet from The Armory STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 6, 2025 – Olympic gold medalists such as Masai Russell, Marcell Jacobs, Cole Hocker, and Katie Moon take center stage under the bright lights of New York City during NBC Sports' live coverage of the 117th Millrose Games this Saturday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The iconic meet, which was established in 1908 and has been held at The Armory in Manhattan since 2012, doubles as a stop on the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold. The meet's premier event, the NYRR Wanamaker Mile, doubles as a rematch of the Paris Olympic 1500m final in the men's race as silver medalist Josh Kerr faces off against bronze medalist and two-time defending Wanamaker Mile champion Yared Nuguse. Kerr broke the two-mile indoor record at this meet last year before winning a world indoor title in the 3000m and Olympic silver medal in the 1500m. Nuguse, the U.S. mile record holder and Paris Olympic 1500m bronze medalist, looks to become the first man to win three consecutive Wanamaker Mile titles since two-time Olympic 1500m medalist Bernard Lagat won six in a row from 2005-2010. The women's side will see Paris Olympic 1500m silver medalist Jessica Hull (Australia) in the 3000m facing four-time NCAA champion and New York native Katelyn Tuohy. In the women's NYRR Wanamaker Mile, Paris Olympic 1500m bronze medalist Georgia Bell (Great Britain) and U.S. Olympian Elise Cranny, coming off a pair of performances in Boston last weekend that saw her notch personal bests in both the indoor mile and indoor 3000m, are expected to compete. Additionally, the men's 3000m will see Paris Olympic 1500m gold medalist Cole Hocker face Paris Olympic 5000m/10,000m bronze medalist Grant Fisher, in the first race between a U.S. Olympic 1500m medalist and 5000m medalist since 2016 Rio Olympic 1500m gold medalist Matt Centrowitz faced two-time Olympic 5000m medalist Paul Chelimo in 2018 – and only the second such matchup in U.S. history. This past summer in Paris, Hocker became only the fourth U.S. man to win Olympic 1500m gold, while Fisher became the second U.S. man to win an Olympic medal in the 10,000m since 1964. Saturday's meet is also expected to include a number of Olympians, such as Tokyo Olympic 100m gold medalist Marcell Jacobs, two-time Olympic pole vault medalist Katie Moon, Paris Olympic 110m hurdles silver medalist Daniel Roberts, two-time U.S. 100m Olympian Trayvon Bromell, U.S. 800m record holder Bryce Hoppel, and Paris Olympic 4x400m relay gold medalist and 17-year-old prodigy Quincy Wilson, who lowered his own high school indoor national record in the 400m to 45.66 at last weekend's New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. NBC Sports' Paul Swangard will call the event, joined by four-time Olympic medalist Ato Boldon, four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross, and two-time Olympian Kara Goucher. Lewis Johnson will serve as reporter. NBC Sports' 2025 indoor track & field schedule is highlighted by the USATF Indoor Championships in Staten Island, N.Y. (Feb. 23) and the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China (March 20-23). How to Watch – Saturday, February 8 (all times ET): TV: NBC Streaming: Peacock, NBC Sports app --NBC SPORTS--
