Archive · 28 May 2025
Naidu Denies HAL Shift Plans, Seeks Defense Hub in Andhra
Karnataka ministers were worried that Andhra Pradesh wanted to move a big airplane factory called HAL from Bengaluru.
Andhra Pradesh's leader, Chandrababu Naidu, clarified that he never asked for HAL to move.
He only asked the government to set up defense industries and a defense manufacturing hub in Andhra Pradesh.
He wants to create aerospace and defense industries, including missile, ammunition, and drone manufacturing.
Naidu wants to establish a defense cluster in Andhra Pradesh.
He assured he never requested to shift projects from other states.
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu denied seeking HAL relocation from Karnataka.
Naidu clarified request was for a defense manufacturing hub in Andhra Pradesh.
He sought support for aerospace and defense industries in AP.
Proposed a defense cluster between Jaggayyapet and Donakonda.
Requested DRDO center and military cantonment in the state.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Karnataka ministers, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- What
- Denial of HAL relocation request; proposal for defense manufacturing hub.
- When
- May 28, 2025
- Where
- Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh; Bengaluru, Karnataka; and discussions with the Defence Minister in Delhi.
- Why
- Karnataka ministers were concerned about HAL's relocation; Andhra Pradesh sought a defense hub.
Karnataka Ministers' Concerns
Andhra Pradesh's Stance
HAL Relocation
Karnataka Ministers' Concerns
Karnataka ministers expressed concerns over reports of Andhra Pradesh attempting to relocate HAL.
Andhra Pradesh's Stance
Andhra Pradesh seeks a defense manufacturing hub to boost its industries.
- Company
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- Andhra Pradesh's Request
- Defense Manufacturing Hub
- Location of Proposed Hub
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka's Concern
- Reports of HAL relocation
- Naidu's Clarification
- No request to shift HAL
