India's Big Bang Boom Enters Africa, With Europe Next in Sight
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India's Big Bang Boom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (BBBS), a Chennai-based defence sector start-up, is gearing up to expand operations to other countries. The 7-time iDEX winner, BBBS was part of the Indian Ministry of Defence delegation to various countries in Africa including Kenya, Algeria, Tanzania and Mozambique.
The impressive showcase of its Anti-Drone Defence System to various countries has led to significant interest regarding export of its anti-drone defence systems which BBBS is all set to fulfil within the next few months, according to a company statement.
This move comes on the heels of tremendous national success for the defech start-up which recently had bagged the largest defence contract ever awarded under the prestigious iDex programme, a 210 Crore contract from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force for Counter drone systems.
“It is a significant and proud moment in our journey thus far. Our first international order is expected in the current quarter, and this is a testimony to our technology and our unique product offerings," BBBS Director and Chief Technology Officer Dr. R. Shivaraman said, expressing delight on its international foray. "We are excited with this breakthrough and the opportunities we have outside our borders are limitless. Europe is next on our radar," he further added.
Apart from its Anti-Drone Defence Systems, BBBS have been making waves with their suite of software and Cybersecurity products including indigenous IMSI Catcher and Lawful Interception products. The company is closely working with the Indian Armed Forces, with the rollout of sophisticated software across the various platforms of the Indian Army.
They recently hosted representatives from the National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC), Republic of Mozambique who were deputed by the country to visit and explore how BBB could help them tackle the growing menace of kidnappings plaguing the country, and its capital.
The visiting dignitaries were impressed with the live demonstrations of BBBS Cybersecurity solutions and products and are expected to place large scale orders for the technology, the company said.
(Courtesy: Defence.Capital)
