Armory, an Indian defense tech startup, Raises ₹13 Crore to Supercharge India’s Indigenous Drone Defense Capabilities

In a major boost to India’s defence-tech ecosystem, start-up Armory has raised ₹13 crore in a fresh funding round led by growX Ventures. The round also saw active participation from Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, and Dexter Ventures. Founded in 2024 by Amardeep Singh, Armory was built with a singular mission to equip India’s armed forces with next-generation, homegrown Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS).

The start-up specializes in systems that can detect, deny, and destroy rogue drones. Within a short span, Armory has emerged as a bold and fast-moving player in the defence space. Its flagship product, SURGE, is a testament to that speed and precision. The system went from initial sketch to field deployment in just six months and has already completed successful trials with multiple Army regiments, showcasing its field-readiness and
operational efficiency.

Fuelled by the recent fundraise, Armory plans to invest heavily in advanced R&D and scale its manufacturing operations, accelerating its innovation-to-deployment cycles. The company also aims to enhance its proprietary Samaritan OS which is an AI-first defence operating system that powers its C-UAS platforms. Samaritan enables real-time threat assessment, adaptive response, and continuous learning, giving India’s defence forces a distinct technological advantage.


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