Adani Defence unveils State-of-the-Art Ammunition & Missiles Complex in Kanpur

Lucknow, Feb 26: In a landmark achievement for India's defence sector, two mega facilities to manufacture ammunition and missiles by Adani Defence and Aerospace, one of India's leading private sector defence manufacturers, were inaugurated on Monday (Feb 26).

 

 

 

 

The unveiling of the facilities coincided with the fifth anniversary of the Balakot airstrike 'Operation Bandar', a historic operation by the Indian Air Force that was a testimony to India's strategic assertiveness over external threats. These facilities, which are first of their kind in the private sector in India, will provide a significant impetus to the nation's self-reliance and technological advancement in defence, as per a company release.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The facilities -- South Asia's largest -- were inaugurated by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pande in the presence of senior dignitaries from Ministry of Defence and the state government. Spread over 500 acres, the facility in Kanpur is set to become one of the largest integrated ammunition manufacturing complexes. It will produce high-quality small, medium and large calibre ammunition for the armed forces, paramilitary forces and police, the release stated.

 

 

 

  

The facility has started rolling out small calibre ammunition, starting with 150 million rounds estimated at 25 per cent of India's annual requirement. "This is a moment of great pride. The facility is a testimony to Uttar Pradesh's transformation into an industrial powerhouse and our commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. Adani Defence and Aerospace has made the largest investment in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor, which will play a crucial role in developing a vibrant defence ecosystem," the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh said.

 

 

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