The Indian Navy has successfully completed certification tests for explosives developed by Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), a subsidiary of Solar Industries headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
This achievement marks a significant stride towards achieving self-reliance in defense capabilities, as part of India’s AatmaNirbharta initiative.
Economic Explosives Ltd, a subsidiary of Solar Industries, Nagpur, has developed three new explosive formulations
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The new explosives are expected to enhance the potency and efficiency of the Navy’s weaponry and ammunition. Solar Industries’ latest formulation, SEBEX 2, promises a substantially more powerful blast effect compared to existing solid explosives, significantly increasing firepower and explosive impact.
This development underscores efforts to bolster indigenous defense capabilities, positioning these innovations as potential game-changers for the armed forces.