National Academy of Defence Production (NADP), Nagpur, hosted the ‘Security Conference – 2025’ on the August 20 and 21, bringing together senior leadership from Munitions India Limited, national security agencies, and defence technology innovators. At the outset, a comprehensive review of the existing security infrastructure across Munitions India Limited (MIL) was undertaken under the chairmanship of N P Naik, Director (HR), MILCO. Chief Security Officer Col Ashutosh Pandey shared the comprehensive plan of action for the entire MIL group of factories. A central theme of the conference was the growing challenge of asymmetric threats, particularly those posed by unmanned aerial systems.

 

Participants witnessed a live demonstration of drone and anti-drone technologies, including omnidirectional jamming systems and advanced neutralisation guns. The conference concluded with a forward-looking agenda that includes site assessments by defence solution providers to design integrated security systems tailored to the needs of ordnance factories, the creation of structured training pathways for junior security staff, and deeper engagement with national intelligence agencies to build a resilient and responsive security architecture.