Adani Defence & Aerospace has announced plans to invest over Rs 3,000 crore in its new ammunition and missiles complexes in Kanpur by 2027, according to Chief Executive Officer Ashish Rajvanshi.
The inauguration of the complex, set to be South Asia’s largest ammunition manufacturing facility, took place on February 26 with an initial investment of Rs 1,500 crore. It is projected to generate approximately 4,000 direct jobs, with an additional 20,000 indirect job opportunities expected to emerge among micro, small, and medium enterprises and local firms.
Spanning 500 acres, the facilities aim to fulfill a significant portion of India’s annual ammunition demand, commencing with 150 million rounds of small calibre ammunition in the first year alone. Subsequently, focus will shift to large calibre ammunition, with an estimated annual production of 150,000-200,000 rounds from the Kanpur complex within the next 12 months. The third phase will involve medium calibre ammunition production, slated for completion by 2026.
Rajvanshi noted parallel efforts on missile manufacturing, with operations divided between Hyderabad and Kanpur.
This investment marks a significant contribution to the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor, with Adani Defence demonstrating confidence in its product quality and cost competitiveness by proactively investing in capacity without awaiting orders.
Inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande in attendance, the complex underscores India’s efforts towards self-reliance in the defence sector. Rajvanshi emphasized the imperative for India to address its defence needs independently, especially in light of recent geopolitical uncertainties.
While acknowledging the potential for defence exports to bolster bilateral relations, Rajvanshi underscored Adani Defence’s primary focus on meeting domestic requirements before considering overseas markets, aligning with India’s aspirations to boost defence exports.
