Defence Industry

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The Indian Government’s thrust on indigenization of manufacturing, impactful reforms in the defence sector, and increasing competitiveness in the international market have positioned India as a key player in the global defence industry.

Kay Bouvet has been a strategic partner for the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation for the last several years. Our large scale manufacturing facilities, qualified design department, strict quality standards and project management capabilities have enabled us to serve the requirements of DRDO with the highest quality and precision.

Our Competitive Advantage

Our broad experience

Over the last 5 years, we have collaborated with the Indian Government in a wide range of activities, from Design to Manufacturing and erection of the equipment.

Our main experience fields cover:

  • Radar systems - Manufacturing of long range antennae mounted on a turntable for missile detection and interception.
  • Missile storage & transporation systems - High tensile strength metallic canisters capable of withstanding up to 33 Bar internal pressure, precisely machined with CNC controls.
  • Missile loading & handling systems - Design, analysis & manufacture of submarine mounted system for loading of canisters, including fully automated control systems for handling, indexing, and loading
  • Test rig for missile launcher - In-house design, analysis & manufacturing for testing of launcher systems by simulating missile launch loads.

Our Clients

We work directly with the government of India to develop the next generation heavy equipment to fulfill the national defence strategy.

High grade manufacturing capabilities

With over 40,000m2 of workshop, 3 manufacturing units, and single piece handling capacity of up to 200 Tons, our workshops are up to the task of producing some of the biggest equipment in the industry.

It is not only in size that our workshop excels, but also in precision. We own the latest machinery imported from Europe's best machine producers, mainly from Germany. It is thanks to this machinery and our specialized team of engineers operating them that we are able to manufacture specialized equipment to the requirements of our esteemed clients.

International qualifications & standards

We have received numerous international certifications that qualify us for the manufacturing of specialized equipment:

  • ASME U & R Stamp
  • AS9100D
  • ISO Certification 9001:2015

Moreover, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) has recently qualified us as an EPC contractor for the supply of a Waste Management & Heavy Water Upgradation plant, an achievement that highlights not only our high grade manufacturing capabilities but also our management excellence, a prerequisite for such a large scale project.