TLDR: Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI) has released a whitepaper detailing how advanced indigenous materials like ceramics and composites are revolutionizing protection systems for India’s aerospace and defence sectors, emphasizing self-reliance and global standards.
Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), part of the 120-year Murugappa Group and a leader in materials science, has released a whitepaper titled “Redefining protection of man and machine in an evolving threat landscape” The paper explores how indigenously developed, globally benchmarked materials such as advanced ceramics, composites, and new-age materials are shaping next-generation protection systems across land, air, and sea.
On the macro front, these materials are fast accelerating India’s journey towards strategic self-reliance in defence. At the same time, through constant innovation, they are helping build future-ready protection systems that augment operational capabilities through next-gen tech integration.
The whitepaper distills key insights from CUMI’s extensive R&D and industry engagement:
The release of this whitepaper builds on CUMI’s recent milestone of qualifying its ceramic composite vehicle protection panels at IABG Germany to meet STANAG 4569 Level 2 and Level 3 global standards. This makes CUMI one of the first Indian companies to achieve such certification for indigenously designed armour panels. Together, these initiatives underscore the company’s commitment to developing globally benchmarked, homegrown materials that enable advanced protection for our soldiers at the frontlines while supporting critical defence systems and infrastructure.
