Uttar Pradesh: Adani Defence Plans ₹2,000-Crore Expansion In Kanpur To Boost Ammunition Manufacturing Capacity
Kanpur, August 11: Under the Yogi Government, Uttar Pradesh is rapidly increasing its share in the defence sector and emerging as a key centre of defence manufacturing in the country. As part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, large-scale production of defence ammunition, small arms, and artillery-related systems in Kanpur is strengthening this transformation. In this context, the…
Kanpur, August 11: Uttar Pradesh is rapidly becoming a key center of defence manufacturing as part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor. Adani Defence & Aerospace is set to expand its production capacity by ₹2,000 crore in Kanpur, boosting ammunition manufacturing and reducing dependency on imports. With a proposed 250-acre unit in Hathipur, the company aims to create new employment opportunities and strengthen India's self-reliance in defence production.
Currently, the facility produces 15 crore rounds of ammunition annually, with plans to increase this to 30 crore rounds by the end of the year. The company is also preparing to manufacture medium-calibre ammunition and grenade units, further strengthening Kanpur's role as a defence manufacturing hub. Adani Defence & Aerospace CEO Ashish Rajvanshi emphasized the importance of self-reliance in ammunition production, highlighting the need for India to develop its own capabilities in the face of potential international challenges.
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