In a world where national security threats are evolving faster than ever, one Indian startup is building tech that doesn’t just react—it anticipates.
Armory, a Bengaluru-based defence-tech startup, has raised ₹13 crore (approx. $1.5 million) in a funding round led by growX ventures, with support from Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, Dexter Ventures, and several seasoned angel investors.
Founded in 2024 by Amardeep Singh, Armory is developing next-gen counter-drone systems (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralize rogue drones—a growing concern for both civilian and military domains.
Their flagship platform, SURGE, has already completed field trials with multiple Indian Army units, showcasing its battlefield-readiness. What truly sets Armory apart is its AI-led core—Samaritan OS, a proprietary defence operating system that enables real-time adaptability, predictive defense, and continuous system learning.
“Most legacy systems are static. Samaritan OS learns, adapts, and evolves—just like the threats it counters,” says founder Amardeep Singh.
With the new capital, Armory plans to deepen R&D, expand its manufacturing capabilities, and accelerate deployment across defense and security forces.
The funding comes on the heels of a broader surge in Indian defence-tech. Earlier this month, Sanlayan Technologies raised ₹186 crore in a Series A round led by Ashish Kacholia—signaling growing investor confidence in indigenous military-grade innovation.
For growX ventures, this marks another strategic bet in the frontier-tech space. Its portfolio already includes Pixxel, Bellatrix Aerospace, Pantherun, and Lightspeed Photonics—all startups operating at the intersection of deep tech and national interest.
With Armory, the message is clear: India’s defence-tech future is homegrown—and it’s intelligent.
