Hughes Precision Receives Prestigious DSIR Recognition for In-House R&D Unit

Goa, India, March 31, 2026 - Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., has been formally recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, as an approved in-house Research & Development (R&D) unit. This recognition underscores the company’s leadership in advanced sniper ammunition manufacturing.

Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. has made substantial investments in research and development focused on sniper ammunition manufacturing. The company has built strong capabilities in design of sniper ammunition with increased accuracy, supported by its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Goa. Its R&D program spans sniper ammunition, subsonic ammunition and special purpose ammunition.

Commenting on the recognition, Sanjay Soni, Managing Director of Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., said: "This DSIR recognition validates our sustained investment in sniper ammunition design and development. As ammunition demands continue to accelerate globally, our strategy is to build India’s leadership in advanced ammunition development and manufacturing that form the foundation of fighting wars in the 21st century.”

By leveraging DSIR recognition, Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.  aims to tap government resources, accelerate its R&D roadmap, and further establish itself as a global leader in sniper ammunition manufacturing — contributing to India’s position in the worldwide defense ecosystem. Hughes Precision is the 1^st company in the world to manufacture sniper ammunition in the calibers .338 Lapua Magnum, 7.62x54mm for the Dragunov and 7.62x51mm for the Galil.

About Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.

Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., is India’s first specialist in Sniper ammunition manufacturing. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Goa, the company provides global clients with world class ammunition while supporting India’s Make in India initiative.

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