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Adani Defence Wins SIDM Champion Award for Export Performance
Adani Defence & Aerospace received an award for its defence and aerospace export performance.
The award was presented at a meeting in New Delhi by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The company has a large ammunition factory in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
It says the factory can make 300 million rounds each year.
The minister said private companies should take a bigger role in making defence products.
He also called for more research and larger manufacturing capacity.
India’s defence exports reached a reported record in FY2025-26.
The government wants annual defence exports to reach Rs 50,000 crore by 2029.
Adani Defence & Aerospace said it received the SIDM Champion Award 2026 for export performance in defence and aerospace.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presented the award at the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers’ eighth annual session in New Delhi.
The company said its Kanpur complex can produce 300 million rounds annually and makes NATO-standard ammunition.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for more private-sector participation, investment in research and development, and expanded manufacturing capacity.
India’s defence exports reached a reported record of Rs 38,424 crore in FY2025-26, while the government aims for Rs 50,000 crore annually by 2029.
- Who
- Adani Defence & Aerospace received the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers Champion Award 2026.
- What
- The award recognised export performance in defence and aerospace.
- Where
- The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers’ eighth annual session in New Delhi.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- The award was for the company’s export performance in defence and aerospace.
Key facts
- Award
- SIDM Champion Award 2026 for Export Performance in Defence and Aerospace
- Presenter
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Annual production capacity
- 300 million rounds at the company’s Kanpur manufacturing complex
- Ammunition
- The Kanpur complex produces NATO-standard ammunition, according to the company.
- Defence exports
- Rs 38,424 crore in FY2025-26, a reported increase of 62.66 per cent over the previous financial year
- Government export target
- Rs 50,000 crore in annual defence exports by 2029
- Previous recognition
- The Kanpur Ammunition Complex received a separate SIDM Champion Award in 2025 for design, manufacturing and testing excellence.
Quotes
Ashish Rajvanshi
CEO of Adani Defence & Aerospace
“We are proud to see our efforts in building India's defence manufacturing capabilities recognised. Our focus is on making high-quality products in India and taking them to customers across global markets.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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