Adani Defence & Aerospace inaugurates Ammunition & Missiles Complex in Kanpur; invests Rs. 3,000 Cr
Adani Defence & Aerospace, the flagship defence company of the Adani Group, has inaugurated two mega facilities to manufacture ammunition and missiles in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The facilities – South Asia’s largest – were inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. 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 facility has started rolling out small calibre ammunition, starting with 150 million rounds estimated at 25% of India’s annual requirement.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “Adani Defence & Aerospace has made the largest investment in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor, which will play a crucial role in developing a vibrant defence ecosystem. It is encouraging to see the commencement of operations within 18 months of allocating land.”
Emphasizing the need for self-reliance in missiles and ammunition, Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pande said, “Recent geopolitical events have reemphasized the need for a reliable supply from internal sources for ammunition in preparedness for a long-drawn conflict. Such large investments and willingness of Adani Defence & Aerospace to indigenize critical technologies have built confidence in the users to depend on Indian private industry for strategic military supplies. This complex is a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in the defence sector.”
Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of Adani Defence & Aerospace, said, “With a planned investment of over Rs. 3,000 crores, its impact extends far beyond the defence sector. It will create over 4,000 jobs, with five times the multiplier effect on MSMEs and the local ecosystem benefiting from it indirectly. We are committed to ensuring that our efforts are inclusive and sustainable, fostering growth while preserving the environment for generations to come.”
