Avio Smart Market Stack (ASMS), formerly known as Bartronics India, has entered into a strategic MOU with Aquasafra Holdings, Inc. (AHI) and Waterfield Farms, Inc. (WFI), USA, to explore the development of technology-driven aquaculture and fisheries ecosystems.
Headquartered in the United States, Aquasafra has developed specialized capabilities in high-performance tilapia genetics, including hybrid seed stock designed for faster growth cycles, higher survival rates, and resilience across diverse farming conditions. Its operating model integrates broodstock development, feed optimization, farm design, and production systems, along with technical advisory and training enabling scalable, commercially viable aquaculture deployments across regions.
This collaboration brings together ASMS's rural distribution infrastructure and digital ecosystem spanning over 5,000 villages and a connected base of millions of rural participants with Aquasafra's US-based aquaculture expertise, spanning advanced fish genetics, hatchery systems, and integrated aquaculture and aquaponics solutions, backed by over three decades of industry experience.
As part of this initiative, the companies will explore the establishment of regionally adapted hatcheries for high-performance tilapia seed production, deployment of modern aquaculture systems, and integration of aquaponics-based models for climate-resilient agriculture.
The collaboration will also evaluate feed optimization partnerships, lake and reservoir stocking programs, and structured capacity-building initiatives for farmers, cooperatives, and agri-entrepreneurs.
Bharat Dynamics is currently establishing two additional manufacturing facilities at Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana and Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The inauguration of said two facilities will be done shortly and commencement of production will start during the financial year 2026-27. These facilities will help the organization not only to match the additional requirements envisaged in line with the Company's ongoing efforts towards capacity expansion and operational efficiency, but also to diversify its product profile.
The facility at Ibrahimpatnam, Telangana, includes eight assembly lines to support the envisaged requirements of new weapon systems and meet anticipated future requirements. In addition, this unit will have unique test facilities like rocket motor testing facility and war head penetration testing facility.
The second facility at Jhansi in UP defence corridor is being set up for manufacturing of propellants to address the growing needs of the organisation. This facility will also have bulk manufacturing of grad rockets and in-house R&D development of new energetics.
These additional facilities are in line with the current order book of around Rs.26,000 crore and additional orders to the tune of Rs.15,000 crore is envisaged in financial year 2026-27.