Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Amidst the vibrant energy and patriotic fervour of Shaurya Diwas 2025, a moment of pride and inspiration unfolded as General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, unveiled Biting the Silver Bullet, an extraordinary book that explores the science, design, and ingenuity behind ammunition.
The book also showcases how India is harnessing technology to achieve ‘Atmanirbharta’ — self-reliance and global excellence — through the vision of Make in India, Made for the World. Authored by leading ammunition manufacturer and expert, Sanjay Soni, the book transcends technical discussion to embody the pulse of creativity, strategic foresight, and relentless innovation that power India’s defence ambitions.
The unveiling was not merely a ceremonial gesture; it was a declaration of confidence in the nation’s growing prowess, a salute to those who dare to think, create, and protect, and a symbol of India’s ever-rising resolve to blend knowledge with courage to safeguard its future.
Biting the Silver bullet is a masterful confluence of technical acumen, historical insight, and patriotic vision. The book invites readers to dive deep into a realm often taken for granted—the humble yet powerful projectile.
Soni transforms what might seem like a niche subject into a sweeping narrative of technological mastery, operational insight, and national self-reliance. What sets this book apart is its ability to connect intricate details of engineering to the real-world realities faced by soldiers and defence planners. It reminds us that a firearm, no matter how advanced, is only as effective as the projectile it fires. Soni’s exploration of accuracy and precision is particularly riveting—he unpacks concepts often discussed casually on shooting ranges and transforms them into lessons of physics and discipline.
