Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Wins DRISHTI Challenge for Indigenous Defence Component
Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited (KDAL) has been declared a winner in the DRISHTI Challenge conducted by Yantra India Limited, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence. The company was announced as the winner on August 25, 2026.The achievement involves the selection of KDAL for the development and indigenous manufacturing of a specialized defence component intended for the Armed Forces. This selection underscores the company's capabilities in specialized engineering and defence industry compliance.
Following this designation, KDAL will undertake the necessary activities for the development, qualification, and subsequent commercialization of the product, aligning with the requirements of the ongoing programme.
The DRISHTI Challenge involved several components and industry participants. KDAL was identified as the winner in the category pertaining to the manufacturing of Ground Stainless Steel Rod To Specification SS EN 10088-3-1. 4523+A Size: 12MM Dia in Straight Length of 2 to 3 Meters.
The list of winners for the RISHTI Challenges, including the component development, includes:
| Challenge No. | Challenge Title | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Development of Liner Main Charge for 84mm HEAT 751 Ammunition | M/s Arrow Preciform Company, Hyderabad |
| 59 | Manufacturing of seamless steel tube of Grade EN-24 of size approx 32mm thick, outside dia. 480mm and length 2500mm or its multiple. | M/s Ganesh Loco Components Pvt.Ltd., Jodhpur |
| 60 | Indigenization of Dow Corning 3140-MIL-A-46146 RTV Coating In 90 ML Tube Form With Nozzle | M/s Technotreon Private Limited, Pune |
| 61 | Connector Pin To OFAJ Drg. No. FS-2802A | M/s TIEA Connectors Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore |
| 62 | Silicone (Unisilicon) Grease TK M 1011 For Ballistic Cap | M/s Technotreon Private Limited, Pune |
| 63 | Wire Assembly No 1 As Per Org No FS-2905 | M/s TIEA Connectors Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore |
| 64 | Ground Stainless Steel Rod To Specification SS EN 10088-3-1. 4523+A Size: 12MM Dia in Straight Length of 2 to 3 Meters | M/s Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Ltd., Mumbai |
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