In this special episode of the Startup Operator Podcast, we venture out to meet the dynamic team behind SSS Defense, an emerging defense manufacturer in India specializing in small arms and ammunition. Join us for an in-depth conversation with co-founders Vivek and Dinesh as they share insights on building a defense company from the ground up, the challenges of operating in the defense sector, the intricacies of procurement, and their ambitious plans for the future.

Topics:
00:00 Sneak Peak
00:43 Introduction
03:03 The Origin of SSS Defense
3:18 Starting up in the guns and ammunitions space
16:15 Product thinking in manufacturing
27:16 Defence procurement value chains
43:01 Building arms for export & domestic consumption
54:55 Forging strategic partnerships
1:09:05 Role of DRDO & Ordinance factories
1:16:40 Global benchmarks
1:24:07 Upcoming opportunities
1:31:20 Wisdom for defence startups
1:40:38 Recommended resources

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248: 100% Made-in-India Guns, The SSS Defence Story | Vivek & Dinesh (Founders, SSS Defence)

In this special episode of the Startup Operator Podcast, we venture out to meet the dynamic team behind SSS Defense, an emerging defense manufacturer in India specializing in small arms and ammunition. Join us for an in-depth conversation with co-founders Vivek and Dinesh as they share insights on building a defense company from the ground [&hellip;]