Sigma Advanced Systems has secured a ₹1,013-crore export order from a North American customer. The order is for the manufacture and supply of 147,000 units of 155mm base bleed artillery shell bodies. The Hyderabad-based company is to execute the order in the next 6 to 12 months.“Defence manufacturing is ultimately built on trust, earned through consistent execution, uncompromising quality, and the ability to scale complex programmes. Such contracts reflect the confidence global customers place in Sigma’s manufacturing capabilities and reinforce our ambition to become a long-term partner to leading defence organisations across global markets,’’ Sunil Kalidindi, CEO and Executive Director, Sigma Advanced Systems, said in a release on Monday.The order is expected to be margin accretive, supporting an improvement in the company’s overall profitability. “Beyond its commercial value, the contract strengthens Sigma’s credentials as a capable, export-qualified manufacturer in the international artillery ammunition supply chain and is expected to serve as a reference programme in support of the company’s efforts to build relationships with new customers and partners in overseas markets,’’ the company said. Published on July 27, 2026