Adani Defence & Aerospace to invest ₹2,500 crore in missile manufacturing complex in Madhya Pradesh

Key facts

• Adani Defence & Aerospace laid the foundation stone for South Asia's largest private-sector missile ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
• The company will invest ₹2,500 crore over the next three years, creating 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and involving over 50 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
• The Shivpuri facility will manufacture medium- and long-range missile systems, including composite propellant, TNT, and explosive-grade material production.
• The complex complements existing operations in Gwalior that produce carbines, assault rifles, and light machine guns (LMG), with 2,000 LMG units already delivered to the Armed Forces.
• The project aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat programme and involves collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to reduce import dependency.