Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Adani Defence Expands Ammunition Production in India
Adani Defence is increasing its ammunition production in India.
They are expanding their small bullet production, aiming to double it by December.
They are also manufacturing bigger shells and working to make key materials in India to support the Indian military.
This is part of a plan to reduce India's reliance on importing these essential items.
Adani Defence and Aerospace is expanding ammunition production to support Indian armed forces.
Small caliber ammunition capacity will double to 300 million rounds annually by December.
A new Kanpur facility will manufacture 150,000 large caliber ammunition rounds annually.
The company is focusing on indigenizing 125 mm anti-tank shells.
Adani plans to reduce import dependence on primers and propellants.
- Who
- Adani Defence and Aerospace is expanding its ammunition production.
- What
- Adani Defence and Aerospace is expanding its ammunition production.
- When
- Small caliber production capacity will double by December.
- Where
- Manufacturing will occur at the Kanpur facility.
- Why
- To align with the Ministry of Defence's self-reliance initiative and meet demand.
- Company
- Adani Defence and Aerospace
- Location
- Kanpur, UP Defence Corridor
- Small Caliber Capacity (by Dec)
- 300 million rounds
- Large Caliber Capacity (annual)
- 150,000 rounds
- Focus
- 125 mm anti-tank shells, medium caliber ammunition, primer and propellant
- Exporting
- Ammunition to 4 countries
