The inauguration of this facility is anticipated to boost India’s defence self-reliance while creating new employment opportunities.
In line with Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, HFCL, India’s telecom gear manufacturing, design, and development firm, has inaugurated its advanced defence equipment manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, on December 23, 2024. This strategic initiative demonstrates HFCL’s commitment to grow India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and contributing to the country’s Indigenous defence capabilities.
Dedicated to the evolving needs of India’s armed forces, the new factory can produce up to 5,000 thermal weapon sights, 250,000 electronic fuzes, and 1,000 units of high-capacity radio relays and ground surveillance radars annually. This initiative aims to meet the critical operational requirements of the Indian military while also supporting the nation’s growing defence export sector.
HFCL’s defence facility in Tamil Nadu is strategically developed to address the rising need for advanced, high-precision defence technologies. It boasts cutting-edge 10,000 Class and 1,00,000 Class clean room facilities, which will help produce TI Core and thermal weapon sights, ensuring unparalleled quality and dependability. With this initiative, the company aims to become a global leader in defence technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions that fulfil the rigorous requirements of contemporary military operations worldwide.
The newly inaugurated facility, dedicated to producing advanced defense technologies, hosted a ceremonial event attended by G. Satheesh Reddy, former Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D, alongside other notable figures from the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). During the event, Reddy emphasized the importance of reducing India’s reliance on defence imports and highlighted HFCL’s potential role in boosting defence exports.
Designed for compatibility with small arms, including rifles, light machine guns (LMGs), and rocket launchers, these thermal weapon sights provide high-resolution imaging, a lightweight design, extended battery life, and adherence to strict MIL-STD 810 and JSS 55555 standards.
HFCL’s advanced electronic fuses, including percussion, proximity, and time fuses, are designed to meet military standards with programmable features and robust safety mechanisms. The HCRR systems developed at the facility will enable secure, high-speed communication at rates of up to 100 Mbps, incorporating features like frequency hopping to ensure secure and reliable long-range transmission.
The surveillance radars, leveraging frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) technology, can detect various moving threats, such as personnel, vehicles, and drones. These compact radars are optimized for border security and perimeter defence applications. The inauguration of this facility is anticipated to boost India’s defence self-reliance while creating new employment opportunities and fostering skill development in the region.
Mahendra Nahata, MD, HFCL, stated, “HFCL is proud to inaugurate this advanced defence equipment manufacturing facility in Hosur, which symbolizes our unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence, and national progress. This facility will allow us to deliver world-class defence technologies to armed forces, enabling them to operate efficiently and confidently in critical missions.”
