Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS) is one of the youngest startups in India's defence sector, focusing on developing homegrown technology and intellectual property.

The company is working on cutting-edge defence solutions, including the Next-Generation Hybrid Personal Combat Armour, a non-lethal system to stop vessels at sea, the 360 Advanced Battle Interface (ABI), and an Anti-Drone Defense System. These innovations have already been adopted by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.

In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr. Ramaswamy Shivaraman, co-founder of BBBS and head of research and product development, discusses how the Indian government is supporting homegrown startups in defence and why the private sector needs more government backing in the industry.

He also speaks about the role of AI in modern warfare and its integration into defence systems. He also highlights the challenges Indian startups face in exporting defence products and underscores the importance of promoting Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the sector.

*Audio Timestamps:*

00:00 - Introduction

01:14 - India’s Defence Budget Allocation

02:38 - Anti-Drone System Deal

05:50 - How Big Bang Boom Solutions Started

09:14 - Products by Big Bang Boom Solutions

10:28 - Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War

12:24 - Govt’s Approach to Defence Startups

15:45 - Private Investment in Defence

18:07 - Deals with Indian & Foreign Govts

22:59 - Challenges in Foreign Markets

25:09 - Startups vs Big Defence Companies

30:14 - AI in Defence Systems

36:14 - AI and Drone Warfare

40:22 - Non-Lethal Naval Deterrence Tech

45:01 - Advantages of Doing Business in India

54:44 - Can Foreign governments invest in BBBS?

56:11 - Meeting with PM Modi

01:00:24 - Anti-Drone System: Vajra Shield

01:03:14 - PM Promoting Desi Defence Startups Abroad