With 10 armour ceramics qualifications from leading certification agencies, CUMI is enabling defence OEMs to design and innovate at speed for our soldiers. In the relentless pursuit of defence modernisation, India is set to spend $543.1 billion in the next few years to sharpen its military edge and mitigate the risk of cross-border threats. This… Continue reading Survival by design: How qualified materials protect India’s soldiers
India’s journey toward defence modernisation is entering a transformative phase. As threats evolve and battlefields become more complex, the focus is shifting beyond firepower to include agility, survivability, and world-class protection systems. At the heart of this evolution is the urgent need for advanced personal armour and vehicle armour solutions that meet international protection standards.… Continue reading Benchmarking protection at the heart of future-ready armour systems
India’s ports and naval bases are the lifelines of the nation, handling over 90% of its trade by volume. Dotting a coastline of 11,098.81 km, they are safeguarded by the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and other agencies responsible for maritime security. The Indian Ocean has witnessed a rise in threats, with naval warfare, unprovoked aggression,… Continue reading Building the backbone of maritime security through innovation in indigenous materials
As India races towards becoming a global aerospace powerhouse, CUMI is proud to be at the forefront of driving innovation in advanced materials for the aerospace industry. With the country’s ambitious goal to develop its indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet engine and establish itself as a global MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) hub, one thing is… Continue reading CUMI Whitepaper: Unlocking Unmatched Performance and Efficiency for Aerospace with Advanced Ceramic Coatings
As part of a six-member panel with government and industry stalwarts, Subbu shared about the nuances of manufacturing advanced materials in India with one goal – delivering the best in protection to our soldiers at the front. Over the last decade, the government has put the pedal on defence reforms and accelerated indigenisation to attain… Continue reading Subbu @ ET ADMS 2025: Why advanced materials hold centre stage in Defence & Aerospace
When soldiers operate in high-intensity combat zones, providing the best possible resources to ensure their safety and comfort is a priority. Personal armour that protects soldiers against a variety of arms and ammunition while allowing them agility is an important part of this. Ballistic threats to soldiers in conflict zones have become more precise and… Continue reading Frontline defence: Modernising body armour where it matters
In the pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, India’s defence landscape is undergoing a radical transformation. One of the most significant areas of focus is the development and modernisation of armoured vehicles, be it Main Battle Tanks, Light Battle Tanks, or Wheeled Armoured Platforms. These machines are no longer just about firepower or mobility. Today, survivability is… Continue reading Armouring vehicles with the best in protection and performance
Efficient protection for man, machine and terrain has emerged as the most urgent priority in the current geopolitical dynamic. With conflict tactics assuming newer, more complex dimensions, defending people and assets with minimum collateral damage has become the greatest focus of advanced military technologies. With India’s ambition to build a robust indigenous defence ecosystem, the… Continue reading CUMI Whitepaper: Redefining Protection in an Evolving Threat Landscape
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CUMI is one of the first Indian companies to receive a global certification for its indigenously designed add-on composite armour panels for advanced protection of military vehicles. Chennai, May 29, 2025: Leading materials science company Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI) announced that it has successfully qualified its ceramic ballistic protection materials at Industrieanlagen-Betriebsgesellschaft MBH (IABG) in… Continue reading IABG Germany Certifies CUMI’s Ceramic Composite Panels for Vehicle Armour
