India is changing the way it builds defence technology. It’s not just big companies anymore—young students and startups are making a big impact too. One such example is Apollyon Dynamics, a startup started by two students from BITS Pilani-Hyderabad in 2025. In just two months, they created and delivered special kamikaze drones to the Indian Army. These drones are fast, smart, and can avoid radar detection, making them very useful for the military.
Apollyon Dynamics shows how the new generation of Indian youth is helping the country become more self-reliant in defence technology, mixing fresh ideas with real-world needs.
Company Background and Fast Growth
The company was started by two young engineers:
Jayant Khatri, who studies mechanical engineering and is from Ajmer
Sourya Choudhury, who studies electronics engineering and is from Kolkata
Both of them study at BITS Pilani-Hyderabad. What began as a small project in their hostel room in early 2025 soon grew into a serious startup. They built drones to meet the needs of India’s defence forces.
They officially started the company, Apollyon Dynamics Private Limited, on May 15, 2025, and set up their office in Kolkata.
After just a few weeks, they demonstrated their kamikaze drone to Indian Army officials in Chandigarh. The Army was impressed and placed orders. By July 2025, the drones were already being used in important places like Jammu, Haryana, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The support from their college, especially the Dean of Research, helped them move from making drones in a hostel room to setting up a proper production space on campus.
What They Offer and How They Work
Apollyon Dynamics makes a few main types of drones that the Indian Army needs:
Kamikaze Drones (Loitering Munitions)
These drones fly fast—over 250 km/h—and can sneak past enemy radar. They carry small explosive payloads (about 1 kg) and are designed to fly to a target and destroy it by crashing into it. These are very useful in battle for hitting important enemy positions without risking soldiers.
Trainer and Multi-Purpose Drones
Besides attack drones, they make drones that can do many jobs like watching over enemy areas, delivering supplies, and doing night missions.
Training Programs
The company also trains soldiers to fly and use these drones properly. Many soldiers have never used drones before, so this training is very important.
What’s Coming Next
Apollyon is working on new types of drones that can take off and land vertically (VTOL drones) and fixed-wing drones that can fly longer distances. This will help the Army use drones in many different ways.
How They Make and Deliver
Right now, the company has a small team of 6 to 10 people working from Kolkata. They carefully check the quality of every drone before sending it to the Army. They are also working with government officials to make sure their drones meet all safety and defence standards.
The Defence Market and What Makes Apollyon Different
India’s defence sector is growing fast, and the government wants more homegrown companies making important technology. The market for drones is becoming very big, with a lot of demand for different types.
Here’s how Apollyon stands out compared to others:
| Feature | Apollyon Dynamics | Older Defence Companies | Foreign Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Makes It | Two young students with fresh ideas | Big, old companies | Foreign firms |
| Types of Drones | Attack drones, multi-purpose, and more | Mostly older types | Advanced but expensive |
| Speed to Market | Very fast (2 months from start to delivery) | Slow and formal | Usually slow, very costly |
| Training & Support | Trains Army themselves | Depends on contract | Usually good support |
| Cost | Cheaper because local and small-scale | More expensive | Very expensive |
Apollyon’s quick action, new ideas, and local focus help them compete with big firms and foreign companies.
Challenges They Face
Even though Apollyon is doing great, they still face some problems:
Making More Drones: They need to produce many drones to meet big orders, which means building bigger factories and better supply chains.
Following Rules: The defence sector has many strict rules and paperwork. They have to make sure they follow every rule carefully.
Keeping Quality High: Their drones must work perfectly in tough places and harsh weather.
Growing the Team: They started with just two students but now need more skilled engineers and business people.
Competition: Big companies and foreign firms will try hard to keep their market share, so Apollyon must keep improving.
What’s Next for Apollyon?
The company has big plans:
They are making new drones that can take off and land vertically and fly longer distances.
They want to work with government research bodies like DRDO to improve their technology.
They plan to supply drones to more places, including border areas and other branches of the military.
They are looking for investors to help them grow their manufacturing and research.
They hope to add smart features like AI for better drone control and target detection.
Final Thoughts
Apollyon Dynamics is a great example of how young Indians can solve big problems. From a small hostel project to delivering important drones to the Indian Army in just two months, they have shown great talent and determination.
Their work supports India’s goal to become self-reliant in defence technology. This startup proves that with hard work and smart ideas, even small teams can make a big difference for the country’s safety.
